Lucy’s Wall
Welcome to our dive site in Australia, situated in Lake Macquarie City Council, New South Wales. This shallow and confined water site is perfect for both training and refreshing your diving skills. With a maximum depth of 5m and visibility of 3m, it is ideal for beginners.
As you enter the water from the beach, you'll find yourself surrounded by a protective breakwall in the channel. This creates a safe and controlled environment for your dive experience.
This muck diving site is home to an array of small creatures residing on the sandy and weedy bottom. You'll also have the opportunity to encounter small fish in the shallows and possibly spot rays resting on the seabed.
Whether you're a novice diver or simply looking for a relaxing dive, our dive site offers the perfect escape. Come and explore the underwater wonders of this stunning location, just a stone's throw away from Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie on Lambton Parade, Swansea Heads.
Experience the beauty of this dive site and soak in the rich marine life it has to offer. Start your diving adventure with us today!
As you enter the water from the beach, you'll find yourself surrounded by a protective breakwall in the channel. This creates a safe and controlled environment for your dive experience.
This muck diving site is home to an array of small creatures residing on the sandy and weedy bottom. You'll also have the opportunity to encounter small fish in the shallows and possibly spot rays resting on the seabed.
Whether you're a novice diver or simply looking for a relaxing dive, our dive site offers the perfect escape. Come and explore the underwater wonders of this stunning location, just a stone's throw away from Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie on Lambton Parade, Swansea Heads.
Experience the beauty of this dive site and soak in the rich marine life it has to offer. Start your diving adventure with us today!
Diving Conditions Score for Lucy’s Wall
4.2
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 Lucy’s Wall
Depth
5m
Visibility
3m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Lucy’s Wall
Wave Height
1.68m
Wind Speed
17.1 m/s
Water Temp
19.3°C
Visibility
13.6km
Cloud Cover
43%
Wave Period
8.75s
Air Temperature
11.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lucy’s Wall
Alpha
Dive Score Chart for Lucy’s Wall
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 5.195433333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.72m, Wind 16.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 4.747166666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Lucy’s Wall: 06:00
Sunset at Lucy’s Wall: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Lucy’s Wall 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
14:00Score: 5.2/10
Waves: 1.72m (8.9s), Wind: 16.9 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 4.7/10
Waves: 1.6m, Wind: 15.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Lucy’s WallAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lucy’s Wall
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 Lucy’s Wall
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Lucy’s Wall
July
Score: 8.6
June
Score: 8.5
August
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Lucy’s Wall
Water Temp
19.6°C / 67.3°F
January
Visibility
13.2m / 43.3ft
November
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Lucy’s Wall
Lucy’s Wall follows southern hemisphere patterns with January being the warmest month (19.6°C) and June the coldest (12.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.3m 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 - Jul 8, 2026
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