Gouldens Sinkhole
Experience the thrill of diving in a magnificent limestone sinkhole at our renowned dive site. With a maximum depth of 20 meters, this site offers a captivating underwater exploration. Only certified divers and students affiliated with CDAA are permitted to dive here, ensuring a safe and enriching experience. Renowned as the top cave training site in the region, it provides an ideal environment for divers to enhance their skills.
While diving, keep your eyes peeled for the mesmerizing vibrant blue freshwater crayfish, along with a variety of small black fish. These delightful aquatic creatures add an extra touch of beauty to your underwater adventure.
Located in Stock Route Road, Mount Schank, The District Council of Grant, South Australia, 5291, Australia, this dive site offers excellent visibility of up to 7 meters. With a maximum depth of 17 meters, this spot is recommended for advanced divers seeking an exhilarating experience.
Discover the breathtaking underwater world of this Australian dive site and indulge in an unforgettable diving expedition.
While diving, keep your eyes peeled for the mesmerizing vibrant blue freshwater crayfish, along with a variety of small black fish. These delightful aquatic creatures add an extra touch of beauty to your underwater adventure.
Located in Stock Route Road, Mount Schank, The District Council of Grant, South Australia, 5291, Australia, this dive site offers excellent visibility of up to 7 meters. With a maximum depth of 17 meters, this spot is recommended for advanced divers seeking an exhilarating experience.
Discover the breathtaking underwater world of this Australian dive site and indulge in an unforgettable diving expedition.
Diving Conditions Score for Gouldens Sinkhole
4.5
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 Gouldens Sinkhole
Depth
17m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Gouldens Sinkhole
Wave Height
2.74m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
15.4°C
Visibility
47.82km
Cloud Cover
83%
Wave Period
10.9s
Air Temperature
10.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Gouldens Sinkhole
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Dive Score Chart for Gouldens Sinkhole
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 5.9025/10. Water conditions: Waves 2.82m, Wind 0.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 4.618599999999999/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Gouldens Sinkhole: 06:00
Sunset at Gouldens Sinkhole: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Gouldens Sinkhole 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
14:00Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 2.82m (10.45s), Wind: 0.4 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 4.6/10
Waves: 2.68m, Wind: 9.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Gouldens SinkholeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Gouldens Sinkhole
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 Gouldens Sinkhole
Summer
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Gouldens Sinkhole
July
Score: 8.1
June
Score: 7.8
August
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Gouldens Sinkhole
Water Temp
15.7°C / 60.3°F
January
Visibility
12.5m / 41.0ft
January
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Gouldens Sinkhole
Gouldens Sinkhole follows southern hemisphere patterns with January being the warmest month (15.7°C) and September the coldest (9.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.5m 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). February 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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