Bird Island
Diving off Bird Island Nature Reserve, near Lake Munmorah, is a remarkable experience for divers. This protected nature reserve offers a sandy bottom with rocky outcrops to explore, at a depth of less than 20 meters. Discover fascinating macro creatures hiding within the rocks and weed sections, alongside stingrays on the sandy surface and ocean wobbegongs nestled in the rock areas. With a visibility of 9 meters and a maximum depth of 15 meters, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Located in Australia, specifically at the Bird Island Nature Reserve, Elizabeth Bay Drive, Budgewoi Peninsula, Central Coast Council, New South Wales, 2262, it's a must-visit destination for diving enthusiasts.
Diving Conditions Score for Bird Island
5.7
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Bird Island
Depth
15m
Visibility
9m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Bird Island
Wave Height
1.58m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
19.9°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
8.05s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Bird Island
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Dive Score Chart for Bird Island
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.206666666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.58m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 5.706666666666666/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Bird Island: 06:00
Sunset at Bird Island: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Bird Island 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: 6.2/10
Waves: 1.58m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 5.7/10
Waves: 1.58m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Bird IslandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bird Island
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 Bird Island
Summer
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Bird Island
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Bird Island
Water Temp
23.3°C / 73.9°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Bird Island
Bird Island follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.3°C) and December the coldest (19.3°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 22, 2026
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