Halifax Point
Halifax in Nelson Bay, Australia, is renowned for its steep rocky ledges adorned with vibrant sponges, attracting divers with advanced skills. One of the most popular deeper dive sites, "Twin Bommies" (20m), boasts a mesmerizing display of sponges, gorgonians, and ascidians, creating a colorful carpet beneath the waters. With a maximum depth of approximately 26m, this site is best explored during incoming to slack high tide.
Divers at Halifax can encounter a diverse array of fascinating marine life, ranging from yellow and black stripeys to nudibranchs, flatworms, crayfish, and lobsters. Pelagic species such as dolphins, kingfish, drummers, eastern wirrah, and blind sharks also grace these waters.
With excellent visibility of 8m and a maximum depth of 22m, Halifax is a perfect destination for advanced divers seeking an unforgettable underwater experience. Located on Lighthouse Road, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens Council, New South Wales, 2315, Australia, this dive site offers a thrilling adventure for those seeking to explore the wonders of the deep sea.
Divers at Halifax can encounter a diverse array of fascinating marine life, ranging from yellow and black stripeys to nudibranchs, flatworms, crayfish, and lobsters. Pelagic species such as dolphins, kingfish, drummers, eastern wirrah, and blind sharks also grace these waters.
With excellent visibility of 8m and a maximum depth of 22m, Halifax is a perfect destination for advanced divers seeking an unforgettable underwater experience. Located on Lighthouse Road, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens Council, New South Wales, 2315, Australia, this dive site offers a thrilling adventure for those seeking to explore the wonders of the deep sea.
Diving Conditions Score for Halifax Point
4.8
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 Halifax Point
Depth
22m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Halifax Point
Wave Height
1.42m
Wind Speed
9.2 m/s
Water Temp
18.7°C
Visibility
44.7km
Cloud Cover
62%
Wave Period
10.05s
Air Temperature
9.1°C
Precipitation
0.3 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Halifax Point
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Dive Score Chart for Halifax Point
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 6.456569281045752/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.52m, Wind 4.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 5.747533333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Halifax Point: 06:00
Sunset at Halifax Point: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Halifax 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
9:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.52m (10.2s), Wind: 4.6 m/s
Safest Overall
11:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.5m (10.2s), Wind: 4.3 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 5.7/10
Waves: 1.66m, Wind: 4.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Halifax PointAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Halifax 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 Halifax 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 Halifax Point
July
Score: 8.6
June
Score: 8.5
August
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Halifax 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 Halifax Point
Halifax 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 - Jul 9, 2026
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