Heron Island - Pams
Dive into an underwater wonderland teeming with vibrant reef fish as you descend along the mooring line. This captivating dive site boasts a sprawling field of staghorn coral that acts as a guide towards a magnificent bommie adorned with flourishing coral formations. Prepare to encounter an array of mesmerizing marine creatures including batfish, white-tipped reef sharks, nudibranchs, and a multitude of reef fish.
Location: HMCS Protector, Coral Sea, Gladstone Regional, Queensland, Australia
Max depth: 17m | Visibility: 9m
Diver Level: Suitable for beginners, advanced divers, and experts alike
Explore this remarkable dive site in Australia's Coral Sea, ensuring an unforgettable experience for divers of all skill levels.
Location: HMCS Protector, Coral Sea, Gladstone Regional, Queensland, Australia
Max depth: 17m | Visibility: 9m
Diver Level: Suitable for beginners, advanced divers, and experts alike
Explore this remarkable dive site in Australia's Coral Sea, ensuring an unforgettable experience for divers of all skill levels.
Diving Conditions Score for Heron Island - Pams
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Heron Island - Pams
Depth
17m
Visibility
9m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Heron Island - Pams
Wave Height
0.76m
Wind Speed
27.7 m/s
Water Temp
22.2°C
Visibility
51.54km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.15s
Air Temperature
19.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Heron Island - Pams
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Dive Score Chart for Heron Island - Pams
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.473333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.68m, Wind 25.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 6.590699999999999/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Heron Island - Pams: 06:00
Sunset at Heron Island - Pams: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Heron Island - Pams 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: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.68m (4.05s), Wind: 25.8 m/s
Safest Overall
11:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.68m (4.05s), Wind: 25.1 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.9m, Wind: 31.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Heron Island - PamsAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Heron Island - Pams
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 Heron Island - Pams
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Heron Island - Pams
June
Score: 9.0
May
Score: 8.9
July
Score: 8.8
Ideal Conditions for Heron Island - Pams
Water Temp
24.3°C / 75.7°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
2.8m / 9.2ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Heron Island - Pams
Heron Island - Pams follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (24.3°C) and July the coldest (18.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.8m 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 23, 2026
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