Flinders Pier
Flinders Pier: A Protected Dive Site for Beginners in Australia
Flinders Pier is an ideal diving location when strong northerly winds make Port Phillip unsuitable. This dive site offers protection from the winds and is best explored during high tide. However, please note that the depth is limited during low tide.
This site is highly acclaimed for spotting Weedy Sea Dragons, with regular sightings of cuttlefish, large smooth rays, eagle rays, crabs, and an abundant variety of small fish and fascinating critters.
Located in Flinders, Melbourne, in the Shire of Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, the Flinders Pier offers a close and accessible dive spot for divers of all levels. With a maximum depth of 5 meters and a visibility of approximately 6 meters, it is particularly suitable for beginners.
Discover the wonders of the underwater world at Flinders Pier, an excellent choice for divers seeking a memorable experience in Australia.
Flinders Pier is an ideal diving location when strong northerly winds make Port Phillip unsuitable. This dive site offers protection from the winds and is best explored during high tide. However, please note that the depth is limited during low tide.
This site is highly acclaimed for spotting Weedy Sea Dragons, with regular sightings of cuttlefish, large smooth rays, eagle rays, crabs, and an abundant variety of small fish and fascinating critters.
Located in Flinders, Melbourne, in the Shire of Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, the Flinders Pier offers a close and accessible dive spot for divers of all levels. With a maximum depth of 5 meters and a visibility of approximately 6 meters, it is particularly suitable for beginners.
Discover the wonders of the underwater world at Flinders Pier, an excellent choice for divers seeking a memorable experience in Australia.
Diving Conditions Score for Flinders Pier
4.4
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Flinders Pier
Depth
5m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Flinders Pier
Wave Height
1.68m
Wind Speed
5.8 m/s
Water Temp
13.5°C
Visibility
140m
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
15.05s
Air Temperature
5.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Flinders Pier
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Dive Score Chart for Flinders Pier
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 5.726765671641791/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.42m, Wind 4 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 5.6132521685254035/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Flinders Pier: 06:00
Sunset at Flinders Pier: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Flinders Pier 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
9:00Score: 5.7/10
Waves: 1.42m (13.4s), Wind: 4 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 5.6/10
Waves: 1.48m, Wind: 1.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Flinders PierAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Flinders Pier
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 Flinders Pier
Summer
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Flinders Pier
July
Score: 8.2
June
Score: 7.8
August
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Flinders Pier
Water Temp
17.2°C / 63.0°F
January
Visibility
14.7m / 48.2ft
December
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Flinders Pier
Flinders Pier follows southern hemisphere patterns with January being the warmest month (17.2°C) and July the coldest (9.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.2m 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). December 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 - Jul 9, 2026
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