Busselton Jetty
This dive site is conveniently located near the Busselton Jetty in Australia. Although it's a bit of a walk from your car, you can easily transport your dive gear using a trolly. The Busselton Jetty offers a beginner-friendly diving experience with its easy step entry from the platform. Once underwater, you'll be treated to breathtaking sights around the underwater observatory, making the effort to reach the site completely worthwhile.
Divers at this location can expect a visibility of 11m and a maximum depth of 8m. From magnificent pelagic fish to an abundant presence of pufferfish and nudibranchs, the marine life diversity here is truly remarkable.
If you're looking for an accessible dive site with incredible underwater wonders, Busselton Jetty's Underwater Observatory should be at the top of your list.
Divers at this location can expect a visibility of 11m and a maximum depth of 8m. From magnificent pelagic fish to an abundant presence of pufferfish and nudibranchs, the marine life diversity here is truly remarkable.
If you're looking for an accessible dive site with incredible underwater wonders, Busselton Jetty's Underwater Observatory should be at the top of your list.
Diving Conditions Score for Busselton Jetty
5.8
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Busselton Jetty
Depth
8m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Busselton Jetty
Wave Height
0.7m
Wind Speed
7.3 m/s
Water Temp
15.6°C
Visibility
31.88km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
8.25s
Air Temperature
13.7°C
Precipitation
1.5 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Busselton Jetty
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Dive Score Chart for Busselton Jetty
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.892260536398466/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.68m, Wind 6.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 7.409057858376511/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Busselton Jetty: 06:00
Sunset at Busselton Jetty: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Busselton Jetty 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
17:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.68m (8.7s), Wind: 6.9 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.68m, Wind: 8.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Busselton JettyAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Busselton Jetty
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 Busselton Jetty
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Busselton Jetty
July
Score: 8.5
August
Score: 8.5
June
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Busselton Jetty
Water Temp
20.5°C / 68.9°F
February
Visibility
12.4m / 40.7ft
November
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Busselton Jetty
Busselton Jetty follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (20.5°C) and October the coldest (10.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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 November to January, 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 21, 2026
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