Boat Rock
This dive site in Australia, located near Point Lookout, Redland City, Queensland, 4183, offers an exciting adventure for advanced divers. With depths ranging from 14-34m and visibility of 12m, this site is known for its heavy current, making it a challenging but rewarding experience for divers seeking a thrill.
The site is rarely dived, averaging only 4-5 times a year due to the pristine conditions required for safe diving. However, this also means that the site offers an untouched underwater world waiting to be explored.
The heavy current of the site attracts a variety of pelagic life, including barracuda, whaler sharks, and migrating whales. Keep an eye out for the occasional sighting of grey nurse sharks during the right season.
If you're an advanced diver looking for a thrilling dive in Australia, this site is definitely worth considering.
The site is rarely dived, averaging only 4-5 times a year due to the pristine conditions required for safe diving. However, this also means that the site offers an untouched underwater world waiting to be explored.
The heavy current of the site attracts a variety of pelagic life, including barracuda, whaler sharks, and migrating whales. Keep an eye out for the occasional sighting of grey nurse sharks during the right season.
If you're an advanced diver looking for a thrilling dive in Australia, this site is definitely worth considering.
Diving Conditions Score for Boat Rock
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 Boat Rock
Depth
24m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Boat Rock
Wave Height
1.04m
Wind Speed
26 m/s
Water Temp
20.8°C
Visibility
17.1km
Cloud Cover
26%
Wave Period
6.2s
Air Temperature
21.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Boat Rock
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Dive Score Chart for Boat Rock
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.986685644768857/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.88m, Wind 22.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.637837837837838/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Boat Rock: 06:00
Sunset at Boat Rock: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Boat Rock 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: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.88m (6.85s), Wind: 22.5 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.92m, Wind: 14.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Boat RockAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Boat Rock
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 Boat Rock
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Boat Rock
June
Score: 8.6
July
Score: 8.6
August
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Boat Rock
Water Temp
22.3°C / 72.1°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
2.4m / 7.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Boat Rock
Boat Rock follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (22.3°C) and August the coldest (17.1°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). November 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 - Jul 2, 2026
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