Little Beach - NSW
The sandy beach slopes and ribbon weed leading to the Little Beach Boathouse jetty (3-5m) offer a vibrant underwater world filled with a plethora of fish species, making it a haven for wide-angle photography enthusiasts. A mere 100 meters away from the jetty, at approximately 10-12m depth, lies the sunken wreckage of a barge that has transformed into an artificial reef.
Divers exploring this site can encounter an array of fascinating marine life, including frogfish, rough flutemouth, eastern blue grouper, ghostpipefish, pygmy leatherjacket, moray eels, wobbegong and blind sharks, striped catfish, pineapple fish, wrasse, cuttlefish, and many more.
Discover this captivating dive site situated at Beach Road, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens Council, New South Wales, Australia. With a visibility of 7m and a maximum depth of 11m, it is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners.
Divers exploring this site can encounter an array of fascinating marine life, including frogfish, rough flutemouth, eastern blue grouper, ghostpipefish, pygmy leatherjacket, moray eels, wobbegong and blind sharks, striped catfish, pineapple fish, wrasse, cuttlefish, and many more.
Discover this captivating dive site situated at Beach Road, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens Council, New South Wales, Australia. With a visibility of 7m and a maximum depth of 11m, it is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners.
Diving Conditions Score for Little Beach - NSW
4.6
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 - NSW
Depth
11m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Little Beach - NSW
Wave Height
1.48m
Wind Speed
14.3 m/s
Water Temp
19.7°C
Visibility
56.9km
Cloud Cover
17%
Wave Period
8.5s
Air Temperature
16.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Little Beach - NSW
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Dive Score Chart for Little Beach - NSW
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.283355360623782/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.18m, Wind 13.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 5.873387878787879/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Little Beach - NSW: 06:00
Sunset at Little Beach - NSW: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Little Beach - NSW 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
17:00Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.18m (8.55s), Wind: 13.3 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.14m, Wind: 11.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Little Beach - NSWAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Little Beach - NSW
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 - NSW
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Little Beach - NSW
July
Score: 8.6
June
Score: 8.5
August
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Little Beach - NSW
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 Little Beach - NSW
Little Beach - NSW 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 - Jun 23, 2026
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