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Blairgowrie Pier

Blairgowrie Pier, located in Camerons Bight on the scenic southern shore of Port Philip in Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, is a popular dive site for both beginners and experienced divers. This captivating underwater environment boasts diverse habitat types and an abundance of fascinating marine life.

At Blairgowrie Pier, divers have the opportunity to encounter a wide range of marine species, such as Nudibranchs, Dumpling Squid, Southern Calamari Squid, Octopus, Seahorses, various mollusks, Cuttlefish, Spider Crabs, Globe Fish, Leatherjackets, Stingrays, and Banjo Sharks. The visibility underwater extends up to 6 meters, providing a clear and immersive diving experience. With a maximum depth of 5 meters, this dive site is perfect for beginners and those looking for a more relaxed exploration.

Conveniently located near Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron on Point Nepean Road in Melbourne's Shire of Mornington Peninsula, Blairgowrie Pier offers an incredible diving opportunity in the picturesque coastal waters of Australia. Embark on your underwater adventure at this remarkable dive site and discover the wonders of the underwater world.

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Diving Conditions Score for Blairgowrie Pier

4.6
Below Average

Challenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Blairgowrie Pier

Depth

5m

Visibility

6m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Blairgowrie Pier

Wave Height

1.3m

Wind Speed

18.7 m/s

Water Temp

14.8°C

Visibility

44.86km

Cloud Cover

27%

Wave Period

9.95s

Air Temperature

11.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Blairgowrie Pier
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Dive Score Chart for Blairgowrie Pier

Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 6.098089847715737/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.38m, Wind 15.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 5.693612457912457/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Blairgowrie Pier: 06:00
Sunset at Blairgowrie Pier: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Blairgowrie Pier 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.

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Best Overall
12:00

Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.38m (9.85s), Wind: 15.6 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 5.7/10
Waves: 1.3m, Wind: 17.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Blairgowrie Pier
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Blairgowrie Pier

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 Blairgowrie Pier

Summer

Avg. Score: 7.9/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for Blairgowrie Pier

July
Score: 8.1
June
Score: 7.8
August
Score: 7.8

Ideal Conditions for Blairgowrie Pier

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

17.0°C / 62.6°F

January

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.4m / 40.7ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Blairgowrie Pier

Blairgowrie Pier follows southern hemisphere patterns with January being the warmest month (17.0°C) and September the coldest (10.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.6m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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 March to May, 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026

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