Amity Point
Experience the optimal shore dive at Amity Point, Redland City in Queensland, Australia. To make the most of your dive, it is recommended to embark on this adventure approximately half an hour before high tide. This timing ensures exceptional visibility and minimal current. Prioritize safety by being aware of local boat traffic, ensuring your dive flag is prominently displayed, and keeping a Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) handy throughout your dive. Additionally, having a surface watch is essential, and fishermen's lines should be regarded with caution.
Amity Point offers an incredible opportunity to encounter various fascinating marine species. Keep an eye out for the exquisite nudibranchs, impressive stonefish, elusive wobbegong sharks, and captivating schools of fish. With a stroke of luck, you might even catch a glimpse of majestic dolphins gracing these waters.
For those seeking a mesmerizing night dive experience, Amity Point provides an excellent location. Moreover, the site offers convenient amenities such as toilets, water facilities, cold water showers, and BBQ facilities. The maximum depth of this dive site reaches approximately 15m, subject to tidal conditions.
With a visibility of around 7m and a maximum depth of 11m, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Located near the Netted Swimming Area on Claytons Road, Amity Point, this site promises an unforgettable diving excursion in the jewel of Australia’s underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for Amity Point
Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Amity Point
Depth
11m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Amity Point
Wave Height
0.38m
Wind Speed
12.7 m/s
Water Temp
19.7°C
Visibility
16.48km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
7.35s
Air Temperature
18.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Amity Point
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.650166210045661/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.36m, Wind 13.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 6.976780780780781/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Amity Point are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.36m (7.3s), Wind: 13.5 m/s
Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.38m (7.45s), Wind: 16.5 m/s
Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.46m, Wind: 18.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Amity PointAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Amity Point
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Amity Point
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Amity Point
Ideal Conditions for Amity Point
Water Temp
22.1°C / 71.8°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
2.4m / 7.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Amity Point
Amity Point follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (22.1°C) and August the coldest (16.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). June is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026