Little Beach
Discover an extraordinary dive site located in the pristine waters of Western Australia, near Valliant Road, Nanarup in the City of Albany. With its rock "step entry" into approximately 2m of water, this site offers an exciting diving experience. Please note that diving during high swells can be challenging, so it is best to plan your dive on calm days. Navigation is straightforward as you simply need to keep the rocks on your right. Enjoy a exhilarating dive with a runtime of over 30 minutes, followed by an easy shore exit.
Prepare to encounter a diverse range of marine life during your dive. Keep your eyes peeled for breathtaking sightings of sea dragons, majestic large groupers, vibrant red lip morwongs, elusive dusky morwogs, occasional stingrays, and fascinating break sea cod.
With excellent visibility reaching up to 11m and a maximum depth of 12m, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Immerse yourself in this captivating underwater world and create unforgettable memories.
Experience the wonders of the underwater realm at this remarkable dive site in Australia.
Prepare to encounter a diverse range of marine life during your dive. Keep your eyes peeled for breathtaking sightings of sea dragons, majestic large groupers, vibrant red lip morwongs, elusive dusky morwogs, occasional stingrays, and fascinating break sea cod.
With excellent visibility reaching up to 11m and a maximum depth of 12m, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Immerse yourself in this captivating underwater world and create unforgettable memories.
Experience the wonders of the underwater realm at this remarkable dive site in Australia.
Diving Conditions Score for Little Beach
4.9
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 Little Beach
Depth
12m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Little Beach
Wave Height
1.58m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
18.2°C
Visibility
37.94km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
10.7s
Air Temperature
8.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Little Beach
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Dive Score Chart for Little Beach
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 6.560366666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.68m, Wind 2.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 5.553333333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Little Beach: 06:00
Sunset at Little Beach: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Little Beach 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
15:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.68m (10.9s), Wind: 2.2 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 5.6/10
Waves: 1.84m, Wind: 5.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Little BeachAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Little Beach
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 Little Beach
Summer
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Little Beach
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Little Beach
Water Temp
23.5°C / 74.3°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Little Beach
Little Beach follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.5°C) and December the coldest (19.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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). January 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 22, 2026
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