Aussie Point
Aussie Point is a renowned dive site in the Western, Solomon Islands. This point boasts a mesmerizing drop-off that plunges hundreds of meters deep, offering excellent visibility of up to 32m. Divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, can explore this healthy reef filled with impressive Gorgonian Sea Fans. Hammerhead sightings are frequent, adding to the excitement of diving at Aussie Point. The site is also teeming with marine life, including schools of bumphead parrotfish, barracuda, trevally, as well as Reef Sharks, Green and Hawksbill Turtles, Mobula and Eagle Rays, and numerous pelagic fish. Accessible via a forty-minute boat ride from Munda, this dive spot offers dramatic underwater scenery with a sharp reef point resembling the bow of a ship. Explore the wonders of Aussie Point and immerse yourself in the unforgettable diving experience it offers.
Diving Conditions Score for Aussie Point
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Aussie Point
Depth
20m
Visibility
32m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Aussie Point
Wave Height
0.46m
Wind Speed
6.6 m/s
Water Temp
28.6°C
Visibility
12.26km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
5.55s
Air Temperature
23.8°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Aussie Point
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Dive Score Chart for Aussie Point
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 8.586614285714287/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.46m, Wind 7.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 8.12978078078078/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Aussie Point: 06:00
Sunset at Aussie Point: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Aussie 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.
Best Overall
12:00Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.46m (5.6s), Wind: 7.8 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.46m, Wind: 6.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Aussie PointAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Aussie 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 Aussie Point
Summer
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Aussie Point
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Aussie Point
Water Temp
20.8°C / 69.4°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Aussie Point
Aussie Point follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.8°C) and December the coldest (16.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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). January 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
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