Entrance Bommies
The Entrance Bommie dive site, located at the entrance of Lady Musgrave Lagoon in Australia's Coral Sea, offers a captivating underwater experience for advanced divers. With a maximum depth of 14m and visibility up to 15m, this site showcases a mesmerizing array of large bommies adorned with stunning plate corals atop. Dive enthusiasts can also admire the graceful presence of foliose coral, known as lettuce leaf coral, which resembles the delicate petals of a flower. In addition to the vibrant coral formations, these bommies are teeming with thriving baitfish that attract majestic pelagic species. Discover the captivating beauty of Entrance Bommie, an underwater paradise like no other.
Diving Conditions Score for Entrance Bommies
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 Entrance Bommies
Depth
14m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Entrance Bommies
Wave Height
0.98m
Wind Speed
16.8 m/s
Water Temp
22.4°C
Visibility
5.08km
Cloud Cover
80%
Wave Period
7.5s
Air Temperature
22°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Entrance Bommies
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Dive Score Chart for Entrance Bommies
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.480604140786749/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.16m, Wind 4.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 6.8756666666666675/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Entrance Bommies: 06:00
Sunset at Entrance Bommies: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Entrance Bommies 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: 7.5/10
Waves: 1.16m (8.05s), Wind: 4.2 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.26m, Wind: 3.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Entrance BommiesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Entrance Bommies
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 Entrance Bommies
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.7/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Entrance Bommies
June
Score: 8.8
July
Score: 8.7
August
Score: 8.7
Ideal Conditions for Entrance Bommies
Water Temp
24.0°C / 75.2°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
2.7m / 8.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Entrance Bommies
Entrance Bommies follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (24.0°C) and July the coldest (18.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.7m 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 19, 2026
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