Jeff’s Edge
Located on the outer reef is Lady Musgrave Lagoon, a prime dive site in the beautiful waters of Australia. Drift diving enthusiasts will be thrilled by the incredible water movement found at Jeffs Edge within the channel. Allow the currents of the outer edge to carry you through the water, providing a sensation of flight over a significant distance.
Prepare to be amazed by the diverse marine life that calls this site home. Encounter a variety of sharks and rays, including whitetip sharks, blacktip sharks, grey reef sharks, eagle rays, sting rays, and bull rays.
Lady Musgrave Lagoon offers favorable diving conditions, with a visibility of 19m and a maximum depth of 19m. This site is recommended for advanced divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Situated within the Coral Sea, in the Mackay Regional area of Queensland, Australia, Lady Musgrave Lagoon is a must-visit dive destination for those seeking exceptional aquatic experiences.
Prepare to be amazed by the diverse marine life that calls this site home. Encounter a variety of sharks and rays, including whitetip sharks, blacktip sharks, grey reef sharks, eagle rays, sting rays, and bull rays.
Lady Musgrave Lagoon offers favorable diving conditions, with a visibility of 19m and a maximum depth of 19m. This site is recommended for advanced divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Situated within the Coral Sea, in the Mackay Regional area of Queensland, Australia, Lady Musgrave Lagoon is a must-visit dive destination for those seeking exceptional aquatic experiences.
Diving Conditions Score for Jeff’s Edge
5.5
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Jeff’s Edge
Depth
19m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Jeff’s Edge
Wave Height
2.26m
Wind Speed
37 m/s
Water Temp
22.9°C
Visibility
6.34km
Cloud Cover
52%
Wave Period
7.15s
Air Temperature
21.5°C
Precipitation
0.2 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Jeff’s Edge
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Dive Score Chart for Jeff’s Edge
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 5.682/10. Water conditions: Waves 2.22m, Wind 38.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 4.897966666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Jeff’s Edge: 06:00
Sunset at Jeff’s Edge: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Jeff’s Edge 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
10:00Score: 5.7/10
Waves: 2.22m (7.15s), Wind: 38.4 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 4.9/10
Waves: 2.26m, Wind: 37 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Jeff’s EdgeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Jeff’s Edge
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 Jeff’s Edge
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.7/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Jeff’s Edge
June
Score: 8.8
July
Score: 8.7
August
Score: 8.7
Ideal Conditions for Jeff’s Edge
Water Temp
24.0°C / 75.2°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
2.7m / 8.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Jeff’s Edge
Jeff’s Edge follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (24.0°C) and July the coldest (18.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.7m 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). 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 14, 2026
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