Luncheon Bay “WEST“
Explore our dive site in the water with its intriguing trench system formed by sections of wall and bommies. This captivating underwater landscape is accompanied by vibrant reefs on both sides of the diver. For those seeking deeper depths for training purposes, there are sloping areas available as well. As your dive nears its end, ascend atop the bommies for a safety stop, offering breathtaking views. This location is also known for its impressive white tip reef shark encounters.
Discover an abundance of marine life at our site, including damselfish, anemonefish, batfish, and the delightful little yellow boxfish. Turtles, moray eels, and reef sharks can be observed at slightly greater depths, adding to the excitement. With a maximum depth of 15m and visibility up to 8m, this dive site offers accessible exploration suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Located in the beautiful Whitsunday Regional area of Queensland, Australia, it is conveniently close to the breathtaking Whitsunday Islands.
Discover an abundance of marine life at our site, including damselfish, anemonefish, batfish, and the delightful little yellow boxfish. Turtles, moray eels, and reef sharks can be observed at slightly greater depths, adding to the excitement. With a maximum depth of 15m and visibility up to 8m, this dive site offers accessible exploration suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Located in the beautiful Whitsunday Regional area of Queensland, Australia, it is conveniently close to the breathtaking Whitsunday Islands.
Diving Conditions Score for Luncheon Bay “WEST“
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Luncheon Bay “WEST“
Depth
15m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Luncheon Bay “WEST“
Wave Height
0.78m
Wind Speed
33 m/s
Water Temp
23°C
Visibility
49.2km
Cloud Cover
5%
Wave Period
3.65s
Air Temperature
22.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Luncheon Bay “WEST“
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Dive Score Chart for Luncheon Bay “WEST“
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.668300000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 33 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.1591000000000005/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Luncheon Bay “WEST“: 06:00
Sunset at Luncheon Bay “WEST“: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Luncheon Bay “WEST“ 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: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.72m (3.45s), Wind: 33 m/s
Safest Overall
16:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.72m (3.5s), Wind: 33.6 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.74m, Wind: 31.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Luncheon Bay “WEST“Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Luncheon Bay “WEST“
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 Luncheon Bay “WEST“
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Luncheon Bay “WEST“
June
Score: 9.1
May
Score: 9.0
July
Score: 8.9
Ideal Conditions for Luncheon Bay “WEST“
Water Temp
25.7°C / 78.3°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
2.7m / 8.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Luncheon Bay “WEST“
Luncheon Bay “WEST“ follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (25.7°C) and July the coldest (18.9°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 21, 2026
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