Blairgowrie Pier
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.38m (9.85s), Wind: 15.6 m/s
Score: 5.7/10
Waves: 1.3m, Wind: 17.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Blairgowrie PierAlpha
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
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Blairgowrie Pier
Ideal Conditions for Blairgowrie Pier
Water Temp
17.0°C / 62.6°F
January
Visibility
12.4m / 40.7ft
December
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
March
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026