Fingers, Norman Reef
Discover the beauty of Fingers, a picturesque dive site that offers an exceptional experience for both beginners and advanced divers. Nestled within a sheltered cove, Fingers provides excellent protection from the elements. Its name originates from the aerial perspective, where the site resembles the elegant fingers of a hand. These fingers extend towards the South-West and offer incredible depth.
This underwater haven is home to an array of captivating marine life. Encounter our resident Maori Wrasse, magnificent Giant Clams, graceful White Tip Reef Sharks, mesmerizing Moray Eels, fascinating Cuttlefish, elusive Octopus, and majestic Green and Hawksbill Sea Turtles.
Fingers boasts three enchanting swim-throughs in the North-East, as well as one in the South-West region. These underwater passages provide truly immersive experiences for divers to explore and appreciate the natural wonders hidden below the surface.
With a visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters, Fingers offers optimal conditions for underwater exploration. Whether you are a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, this site promises an unforgettable adventure, tailored to your diving expertise.
Located in the enchanting depths of Down Under Cruise & Dive's close vicinity, Fingers Dive Site is undoubtedly an ideal destination for divers seeking an extraordinary and captivating dive experience.
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Diving Conditions Score for Fingers, Norman Reef
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Fingers, Norman Reef
Depth
14m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Fingers, Norman Reef
Wave Height
1.24m
Wind Speed
35.7 m/s
Water Temp
24°C
Visibility
17.76km
Cloud Cover
14%
Wave Period
5.35s
Air Temperature
24.4°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Dive Score Chart for Fingers, Norman Reef
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 6.7919/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.24m, Wind 36.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 6.4283/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Fingers, Norman Reef 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.
Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.24m (5.4s), Wind: 36.9 m/s
Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.1m, Wind: 28.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Fingers, Norman ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Fingers, Norman Reef
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 Fingers, Norman Reef
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Fingers, Norman Reef
Ideal Conditions for Fingers, Norman Reef
Water Temp
26.1°C / 79.0°F
April
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
September
Wave Height
2.5m / 8.2ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Fingers, Norman Reef
Fingers, Norman Reef follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (26.1°C) and July the coldest (21.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.5m 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). September 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