Butterflies
Butterfly is a unique dive site located in Australia near Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. This dive site is a hidden gem that we have the privilege to visit on special occasions. With its hill-like surroundings and overhanging structures, Butterfly offers a magnificent underwater landscape for divers to explore.
As you descend into the crystal-clear waters with a visibility of 12 meters, you will be greeted by schools of vibrant butterfly fish, which is how the site earned its name. Keep your eyes peeled for the graceful sweetlip, elusive octopus, colorful nudibranchs, and other fascinating creatures that call this dive site home.
Butterfly dive site boasts a maximum depth of 16 meters, making it suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Whether you are just starting your diving journey or seeking a new adventure, Butterfly has something to offer for divers of all skill levels.
Discover the wonders beneath the surface at Butterfly dive site and experience the beauty of Australia's underwater world.
As you descend into the crystal-clear waters with a visibility of 12 meters, you will be greeted by schools of vibrant butterfly fish, which is how the site earned its name. Keep your eyes peeled for the graceful sweetlip, elusive octopus, colorful nudibranchs, and other fascinating creatures that call this dive site home.
Butterfly dive site boasts a maximum depth of 16 meters, making it suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Whether you are just starting your diving journey or seeking a new adventure, Butterfly has something to offer for divers of all skill levels.
Discover the wonders beneath the surface at Butterfly dive site and experience the beauty of Australia's underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for Butterflies
6.8
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Butterflies
Depth
16m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Butterflies
Wave Height
0.8m
Wind Speed
8.6 m/s
Water Temp
21.3°C
Visibility
49.3km
Cloud Cover
14%
Wave Period
8.05s
Air Temperature
21.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Butterflies
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Dive Score Chart for Butterflies
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 8.608879835390946/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 3.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.570896932515338/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Butterflies: 06:00
Sunset at Butterflies: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Butterflies 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
10:00Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.74m (8.1s), Wind: 3.1 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.88m, Wind: 5.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for ButterfliesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Butterflies
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 Butterflies
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Butterflies
July
Score: 8.7
June
Score: 8.6
August
Score: 8.6
Ideal Conditions for Butterflies
Water Temp
21.5°C / 70.7°F
March
Visibility
13.3m / 43.6ft
November
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Butterflies
Butterflies follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (21.5°C) and July the coldest (14.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.5m 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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