Bashful Bommie
Bashful Bommie is a popular dive site located on South Opal Reef in Australia. This dive spot is particularly unique as it offers two distinct underwater environments, making it a must-visit for divers. On one side of Bashful Bommie, you'll find the reef edge stretching to the south, which provides a safe haven for smaller coral reef fish. The other side opens up into a deeper ocean channel, leading to the vast expanse of the deep blue, creating the perfect habitat for larger reef fish and attracting diving enthusiasts from all around the world.
Exploring the bottom of the reef wall reveals an array of fascinating features. Numerous holes adorn the wall, offering potential hiding spots for elusive barramundi cod. Additionally, the bottom of the walls is adorned with beautiful sea fans, adding a touch of elegance to the underwater landscape.
With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 17m, Bashful Bommie presents a thrilling and picturesque diving experience. This dive site welcomes divers of all levels, catering to both beginners and experienced divers alike. So, if you're seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure in the enchanting waters of Australia, Bashful Bommie is a dive site you won't want to miss.
Exploring the bottom of the reef wall reveals an array of fascinating features. Numerous holes adorn the wall, offering potential hiding spots for elusive barramundi cod. Additionally, the bottom of the walls is adorned with beautiful sea fans, adding a touch of elegance to the underwater landscape.
With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 17m, Bashful Bommie presents a thrilling and picturesque diving experience. This dive site welcomes divers of all levels, catering to both beginners and experienced divers alike. So, if you're seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure in the enchanting waters of Australia, Bashful Bommie is a dive site you won't want to miss.
Diving Conditions Score for Bashful Bommie
6.3
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Bashful Bommie
Depth
17m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Bashful Bommie
Wave Height
0.96m
Wind Speed
26.8 m/s
Water Temp
24.7°C
Visibility
7.66km
Cloud Cover
40%
Wave Period
6.1s
Air Temperature
23.4°C
Precipitation
0.3 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Bashful Bommie
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Dive Score Chart for Bashful Bommie
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.083433333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.98m, Wind 28.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.576657671957671/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Bashful Bommie: 06:00
Sunset at Bashful Bommie: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Bashful Bommie 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
7:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.98m (6.15s), Wind: 28.4 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.94m, Wind: 25.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Bashful BommieAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bashful Bommie
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 Bashful Bommie
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.2/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Bashful Bommie
June
Score: 9.3
May
Score: 9.2
July
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for Bashful Bommie
Water Temp
26.1°C / 79.0°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
September
Wave Height
2.4m / 7.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Bashful Bommie
Bashful Bommie follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (26.1°C) and July the coldest (21.7°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). September 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 20, 2026
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