Frenchman Bay
Experience a fascinating dive at our shallow site, perfect for beginners and thrilling night dives. Choose between a convenient shore entry with a refreshing surface swim or a gentle rock stride entry. Located at Bay Road, Frenchman Bay, Albany, City Of Albany, Western Australia, Australia, this dive spot offers an incredible underwater experience.
Discover the enchanting world beneath the surface with remarkable visibility of up to 15m. With a maximum depth of 11m, this dive is ideal for divers of all levels, especially beginners. Explore the abundant marine life, including the elusive pyjama squid (exercise caution as they are poisonous), captivating cuttlefish, and even the occasional seadragon during evening dives.
Plan your unforgettable diving adventure at our renowned dive site in Australia. With its blend of excitement, safety, and diverse marine ecosystems, this location will leave you awe-inspired. Start your underwater exploration today!
Discover the enchanting world beneath the surface with remarkable visibility of up to 15m. With a maximum depth of 11m, this dive is ideal for divers of all levels, especially beginners. Explore the abundant marine life, including the elusive pyjama squid (exercise caution as they are poisonous), captivating cuttlefish, and even the occasional seadragon during evening dives.
Plan your unforgettable diving adventure at our renowned dive site in Australia. With its blend of excitement, safety, and diverse marine ecosystems, this location will leave you awe-inspired. Start your underwater exploration today!
Diving Conditions Score for Frenchman Bay
4.6
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 Frenchman Bay
Depth
11m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Frenchman Bay
Wave Height
1.46m
Wind Speed
13.8 m/s
Water Temp
18.4°C
Visibility
42.78km
Cloud Cover
30%
Wave Period
11.05s
Air Temperature
15.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Frenchman Bay
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Dive Score Chart for Frenchman Bay
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 5.898091168091168/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.46m, Wind 8.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 5.284185022026431/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Frenchman Bay: 06:00
Sunset at Frenchman Bay: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Frenchman Bay 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
11:00Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.46m (11.7s), Wind: 8.8 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 5.3/10
Waves: 1.44m, Wind: 16 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Frenchman BayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Frenchman Bay
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 Frenchman Bay
Summer
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Frenchman Bay
July
Score: 8.1
June
Score: 7.8
August
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Frenchman Bay
Water Temp
17.3°C / 63.1°F
March
Visibility
11.9m / 39.0ft
May
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Frenchman Bay
Frenchman Bay follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (17.3°C) and October the coldest (10.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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). May is usually the driest month with 0.1mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, 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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