Blacksmiths Western Artificial Reef
Discover the awe-inspiring Fortescques dive site located in New South Wales, Australia. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing underwater world as you explore a single steel pinnacle reef tower, installed in August 2019. With dimensions of 7.8 meters wide and 12 meters high, this structure acts as a captivating sanctuary for an array of marine life. Be captivated as the ocean gracefully embraces the tower, transforming it into a thriving home for yellowtail kingfish, snapper, silver trevally, mulloway, yellowtail scad, and blue mackerel. With visibility reaching up to 6 meters and a maximum depth of 25 meters, this site is ideal for advanced and expert divers. Unleash your explorer's spirit and dive into the remarkable depths of Fortescques, an underwater paradise awaiting your discovery.
Diving Conditions Score for Blacksmiths Western Artificial Reef
5.8
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The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Blacksmiths Western Artificial Reef
Depth
25m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Blacksmiths Western Artificial Reef
Wave Height
1.06m
Wind Speed
9.4 m/s
Water Temp
20.4°C
Visibility
57.88km
Cloud Cover
20%
Wave Period
8.2s
Air Temperature
16.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Blacksmiths Western Artificial Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Blacksmiths Western Artificial Reef
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.389744715447153/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.06m, Wind 5.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.7248514056224895/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Blacksmiths Western Artificial Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Blacksmiths Western Artificial Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Blacksmiths Western Artificial Reef 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: 7.4/10
Waves: 1.06m (8.2s), Wind: 5.6 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 9.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Blacksmiths Western Artificial ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Blacksmiths Western Artificial Reef
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 Blacksmiths Western Artificial Reef
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Blacksmiths Western Artificial Reef
July
Score: 8.6
June
Score: 8.5
August
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Blacksmiths Western Artificial Reef
Water Temp
19.6°C / 67.3°F
January
Visibility
13.2m / 43.3ft
November
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Blacksmiths Western Artificial Reef
Blacksmiths Western Artificial Reef follows southern hemisphere patterns with January being the warmest month (19.6°C) and June the coldest (12.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.3m 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 22, 2026
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