Broughton Island The Looking Glass
Welcome to the Great Lakes Marine Park, a remarkable sanctuary nestled in New South Wales, Australia. This breathtaking dive site, renowned for its captivating topography, is an ideal habitat for endangered grey nurse sharks. Embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure by exploring the fascinating "crack" in the island.
With its extensive marine biodiversity, Great Lakes Marine Park astonishes divers of all levels. Encounter awe-inspiring creatures such as grey nurse sharks, turtles, trumpetfish, schools of bullseyes, Eastern Blue devilfish, and an array of captivating crustaceans. Delve deeper and discover the intricacies of the underwater world, from mesmerizing macro nudibranchs to other fascinating marine species.
Divers of varying experience levels, be it beginners or advanced, will find themselves enthralled by the unparalleled beauty that awaits beneath the surface. With a maximum depth of 18m and visibility reaching up to 12m, Great Lakes Marine Park guarantees a remarkable diving experience.
Begin your underwater exploration at this remarkable dive site within the Great Lakes Marine Park in Australia. Prepare to be amazed by the wonders of the deep and create memories that will last a lifetime.
With its extensive marine biodiversity, Great Lakes Marine Park astonishes divers of all levels. Encounter awe-inspiring creatures such as grey nurse sharks, turtles, trumpetfish, schools of bullseyes, Eastern Blue devilfish, and an array of captivating crustaceans. Delve deeper and discover the intricacies of the underwater world, from mesmerizing macro nudibranchs to other fascinating marine species.
Divers of varying experience levels, be it beginners or advanced, will find themselves enthralled by the unparalleled beauty that awaits beneath the surface. With a maximum depth of 18m and visibility reaching up to 12m, Great Lakes Marine Park guarantees a remarkable diving experience.
Begin your underwater exploration at this remarkable dive site within the Great Lakes Marine Park in Australia. Prepare to be amazed by the wonders of the deep and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Diving Conditions Score for Broughton Island The Looking Glass
5.5
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Broughton Island The Looking Glass
Depth
18m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Broughton Island The Looking Glass
Wave Height
0.78m
Wind Speed
13.9 m/s
Water Temp
20.8°C
Visibility
52.9km
Cloud Cover
7%
Wave Period
11.6s
Air Temperature
14.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Broughton Island The Looking Glass
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Dive Score Chart for Broughton Island The Looking Glass
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 7.556626323319027/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.76m, Wind 14.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.083543543543543/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Broughton Island The Looking Glass: 06:00
Sunset at Broughton Island The Looking Glass: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Broughton Island The Looking Glass 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
12:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.76m (11.65s), Wind: 14.4 m/s
Best Night
19:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.76m, Wind: 14.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Broughton Island The Looking GlassAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Broughton Island The Looking Glass
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 Broughton Island The Looking Glass
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Broughton Island The Looking Glass
July
Score: 8.6
June
Score: 8.5
August
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Broughton Island The Looking Glass
Water Temp
19.6°C / 67.3°F
January
Visibility
13.6m / 44.6ft
November
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Broughton Island The Looking Glass
Broughton Island The Looking Glass follows southern hemisphere patterns with January being the warmest month (19.6°C) and June the coldest (12.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.4m 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). 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 20, 2026
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