Fly Point
Fly Point Marine Park is renowned as the finest shore-access dive site along the Eastern sea-board of Australia. With gentle soft coral formations and easily navigable ledges, this dive site offers a captivating underwater topography. Divers of all levels, from beginner to advanced, can explore its depths to a maximum of 15 meters. The ideal time to dive here is during high slack tide.
Prepare to encounter a diverse range of marine life including Anglerfish, PJs & Blind Sharks, Shovel-nosed Rays, Eastern Frogfish, Octopus, Tomato Cod, Eastern Wirrah, Porcupine & Toadfish, Crustaceans, Blue Groupers, and a multitude of Nudibranchs. The visibility at Fly Point Marine Park is approximately 8 meters, providing excellent opportunities for underwater photography and exploration.
Located in the picturesque region of Nelson Bay, Port Stephens in New South Wales, Australia, this marine park offers convenient accessibility. If you're looking for a break from diving, the nearby Port Stephens Native Flora Garden on Victoria Parade is worth a visit. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this coastal area and discover the underwater wonders of Fly Point Marine Park.
Prepare to encounter a diverse range of marine life including Anglerfish, PJs & Blind Sharks, Shovel-nosed Rays, Eastern Frogfish, Octopus, Tomato Cod, Eastern Wirrah, Porcupine & Toadfish, Crustaceans, Blue Groupers, and a multitude of Nudibranchs. The visibility at Fly Point Marine Park is approximately 8 meters, providing excellent opportunities for underwater photography and exploration.
Located in the picturesque region of Nelson Bay, Port Stephens in New South Wales, Australia, this marine park offers convenient accessibility. If you're looking for a break from diving, the nearby Port Stephens Native Flora Garden on Victoria Parade is worth a visit. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this coastal area and discover the underwater wonders of Fly Point Marine Park.
Diving Conditions Score for Fly Point
5.5
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Fly Point
Depth
15m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Fly Point
Wave Height
0.72m
Wind Speed
12.8 m/s
Water Temp
20°C
Visibility
53.24km
Cloud Cover
8%
Wave Period
12.15s
Air Temperature
12°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Fly Point
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Dive Score Chart for Fly Point
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 7.636471604938271/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 12.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.154615336463224/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Fly Point: 06:00
Sunset at Fly Point: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Fly Point 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
12:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.72m (12.15s), Wind: 12.8 m/s
Safest Overall
11:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.72m (12.15s), Wind: 12.3 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 14.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Fly PointAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Fly Point
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 Fly Point
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Fly Point
July
Score: 8.6
June
Score: 8.5
August
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Fly Point
Water Temp
19.7°C / 67.5°F
January
Visibility
13.5m / 44.3ft
November
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Fly Point
Fly Point follows southern hemisphere patterns with January being the warmest month (19.7°C) and June the coldest (12.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.4m 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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