Barry’s Pool
Discover the breathtaking coral cover that awaits you at this dive site located on the northwestern side of Horsborough Island, Australia. With a maximum depth of 25m, this location is ideal for both beginner and advanced divers. Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of sea fans and rose wall corals as you descend over the wall into the depths of 30 to 40m. While renowned as a "coral" dive, keep a keen eye out for the mesmerizing sight of sharks and tuna gracefully gliding past the wall. The visibility at this site is an impressive 27m, allowing for an immersive and captivating underwater experience. Situated near Home Island in the Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, this dive spot is a must-visit for passionate divers seeking awe-inspiring marine encounters.
Diving Conditions Score for Barry’s Pool
6
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Barry’s Pool
Depth
25m
Visibility
27m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Barry’s Pool
Wave Height
2.14m
Wind Speed
25.6 m/s
Water Temp
29.2°C
Visibility
9.02km
Cloud Cover
77%
Wave Period
10.6s
Air Temperature
28°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Barry’s Pool
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Dive Score Chart for Barry’s Pool
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 5.626933333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 2.16m, Wind 25.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 5.238933333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Barry’s Pool: 06:00
Sunset at Barry’s Pool: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Barry’s Pool 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
6:00Score: 5.6/10
Waves: 2.16m (10.5s), Wind: 25.3 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 5.2/10
Waves: 2.06m, Wind: 23.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Barry’s PoolAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Barry’s Pool
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 Barry’s Pool
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Barry’s Pool
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Barry’s Pool
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
May
Visibility
11.7m / 38.4ft
October
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Barry’s Pool
Barry’s Pool follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.8°C) and November the coldest (21.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.9m 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 0.2mm 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 12, 2026
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