Limestone Head
Located just a short 20-minute boat ride from the marina, this dive site in Australia offers a great underwater experience. It is well protected from southerly winds and most swells, providing a calm and enjoyable diving environment. The site is particularly suited for beginner divers, as it is easy to navigate and offers a maximum depth of 13m.
The visibility at this dive site is around 12m, allowing divers to fully appreciate the abundant fish life that can be encountered. Among the most commonly sighted species are the Western Blue Grouper, Blue Morwong (Queen Snapper), Silver Drummer, and the occasional Samson fish.
Situated near Limestone Head in Torndirrup, Albany, City Of Albany, Western Australia, this dive site is easily accessible for divers looking to explore the underwater wonders of the area.
Enjoy a memorable diving experience at this well-protected and fish-rich dive site just off the coast of Albany, Australia.
The visibility at this dive site is around 12m, allowing divers to fully appreciate the abundant fish life that can be encountered. Among the most commonly sighted species are the Western Blue Grouper, Blue Morwong (Queen Snapper), Silver Drummer, and the occasional Samson fish.
Situated near Limestone Head in Torndirrup, Albany, City Of Albany, Western Australia, this dive site is easily accessible for divers looking to explore the underwater wonders of the area.
Enjoy a memorable diving experience at this well-protected and fish-rich dive site just off the coast of Albany, Australia.
Diving Conditions Score for Limestone Head
3.5
PoorPoor conditions, not recommended.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Limestone Head
Depth
13m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Limestone Head
Wave Height
2.5m
Wind Speed
22.3 m/s
Water Temp
18.4°C
Visibility
6.42km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
11.9s
Air Temperature
12.4°C
Precipitation
0.2 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Limestone Head
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Dive Score Chart for Limestone Head
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 4.1973/10. Water conditions: Waves 2.42m, Wind 16.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 3.792066666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Limestone Head: 06:00
Sunset at Limestone Head: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Limestone Head 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: 4.2/10
Waves: 2.42m (12.2s), Wind: 16.9 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 3.8/10
Waves: 2.26m, Wind: 27.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Limestone HeadAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Limestone Head
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 Limestone Head
Summer
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Limestone Head
July
Score: 8.1
June
Score: 7.8
August
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Limestone Head
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 Limestone Head
Limestone Head 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 26, 2026
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