Anenome Bay
Bay of Anemones in Australia: Discover a stunning dive site submerged in the North Solitary Island Nature Reserve, New South Wales. As a beginner, you'll love exploring the boulder-strewn seabed teeming with anemones, colorful anemonefish, cowries, rays, turtles, and vibrant hard and soft corals. With a maximum depth of 19m and excellent visibility reaching up to 17m, this site offers an unforgettable underwater experience for divers of all levels. Immerse yourself in the rich marine life of Bay of Anemones and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Diving Conditions Score for Anenome Bay
5.1
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Anenome Bay
Depth
19m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Anenome Bay
Wave Height
1.44m
Wind Speed
37.8 m/s
Water Temp
21.3°C
Visibility
60.14km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
6.8s
Air Temperature
17.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Anenome Bay
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Dive Score Chart for Anenome Bay
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 5.986666666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.56m, Wind 39 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 5.6466666666666665/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Anenome Bay: 06:00
Sunset at Anenome Bay: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Anenome Bay 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.
Best Overall
17:00Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.56m (6.75s), Wind: 39 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 5.6/10
Waves: 1.4m, Wind: 33.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Anenome BayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Anenome Bay
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 Anenome Bay
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Anenome Bay
June
Score: 8.5
July
Score: 8.5
August
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Anenome Bay
Water Temp
21.2°C / 70.2°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
2.7m / 8.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Anenome Bay
Anenome Bay follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (21.2°C) and August the coldest (16.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.7m 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 23, 2026
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