Foggy Reef
Foggy Reef is a prime dive site located at the southern-most end of the Lonsdale wall system in Victoria, Australia. With a maximum depth of 24 meters and excellent visibility of 11 meters, this site caters to divers of all levels, including beginners. The top of the wall offers a gentle dive experience at around 8 meters deep, making it an ideal spot for novice divers.
As you swim northeast, you will discover the impressive edge of the wall, adorned with an abundance of vibrant sponges and corals that thrive in this marine sanctuary. The marine life at Foggy Reef is teeming, creating a captivating underwater experience for divers.
Foggy Reef is proudly situated within the renowned Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park. This marine park encompasses six distinct marine areas, namely Swan Bay, Mud Islands, Point Lonsdale, Point Nepean, Popes Eye, and Portsea Hole. Together, these areas form a protected haven for marine biodiversity and conservation efforts in the southern end of Port Phillip.
Dive into the wonders of Foggy Reef and explore the breathtaking underwater world it offers. Discover the captivating marine life, stunning coral formations, and enjoy a memorable diving experience in the stunning waters of Victoria, Australia.
As you swim northeast, you will discover the impressive edge of the wall, adorned with an abundance of vibrant sponges and corals that thrive in this marine sanctuary. The marine life at Foggy Reef is teeming, creating a captivating underwater experience for divers.
Foggy Reef is proudly situated within the renowned Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park. This marine park encompasses six distinct marine areas, namely Swan Bay, Mud Islands, Point Lonsdale, Point Nepean, Popes Eye, and Portsea Hole. Together, these areas form a protected haven for marine biodiversity and conservation efforts in the southern end of Port Phillip.
Dive into the wonders of Foggy Reef and explore the breathtaking underwater world it offers. Discover the captivating marine life, stunning coral formations, and enjoy a memorable diving experience in the stunning waters of Victoria, Australia.
Diving Conditions Score for Foggy Reef
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 Foggy Reef
Depth
24m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Foggy Reef
Wave Height
1.04m
Wind Speed
27 m/s
Water Temp
15.2°C
Visibility
4.78km
Cloud Cover
64%
Wave Period
9.3s
Air Temperature
13.4°C
Precipitation
1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Foggy Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Foggy Reef
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 6.607782828282828/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 18.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 5.802875910364145/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Foggy Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Foggy Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Foggy 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.
Best Overall
7:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m (13.2s), Wind: 18.5 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 5.8/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 24.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Foggy ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Foggy 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 Foggy Reef
Summer
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Foggy Reef
July
Score: 8.1
June
Score: 7.8
August
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Foggy Reef
Water Temp
17.1°C / 62.8°F
January
Visibility
11.9m / 39.0ft
May
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Foggy Reef
Foggy Reef follows southern hemisphere patterns with January being the warmest month (17.1°C) and July the coldest (9.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.7m 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). 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 - Jun 19, 2026
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