Manta Bommie
Off the southern end of Lady Musgrave Island lies a remarkable dive site that offers an extraordinary underwater experience. This drift dive is renowned for being a Manta Ray cleaning station, with a captivating bommie resting at depths of 18-20m at its base and 14-16m at its pinnacle.
The diverse marine life you can encounter here is simply awe-inspiring. Prepare to be enchanted by the graceful presence of Manta Rays, the majestic beauty of Grouper, the gentle elegance of Green Sea Turtles, and the captivating allure of Reef sharks. Additionally, you'll encounter a variety of vibrant marine species such as Wrasse, Coral Trout, and a plethora of colorful damselfish and anemone fish.
Situated in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Mackay Regional in Queensland, Australia, this dive site offers excellent visibility of approximately 12 meters. With a maximum depth of 17 meters, the site caters to advanced divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Explore this mesmerizing dive site in Australia and immerse yourself in its captivating marine ecosystem.
The diverse marine life you can encounter here is simply awe-inspiring. Prepare to be enchanted by the graceful presence of Manta Rays, the majestic beauty of Grouper, the gentle elegance of Green Sea Turtles, and the captivating allure of Reef sharks. Additionally, you'll encounter a variety of vibrant marine species such as Wrasse, Coral Trout, and a plethora of colorful damselfish and anemone fish.
Situated in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Mackay Regional in Queensland, Australia, this dive site offers excellent visibility of approximately 12 meters. With a maximum depth of 17 meters, the site caters to advanced divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Explore this mesmerizing dive site in Australia and immerse yourself in its captivating marine ecosystem.
Diving Conditions Score for Manta Bommie
6.3
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Manta Bommie
Depth
17m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Manta Bommie
Wave Height
1.08m
Wind Speed
31.7 m/s
Water Temp
22.4°C
Visibility
7.28km
Cloud Cover
49%
Wave Period
5.25s
Air Temperature
20.3°C
Precipitation
0.4 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Manta Bommie
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Dive Score Chart for Manta Bommie
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.1128/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 24.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.510633333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Manta Bommie: 06:00
Sunset at Manta Bommie: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Manta Bommie 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
10:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (5.5s), Wind: 24.1 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.06m, Wind: 27.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Manta BommieAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Manta Bommie
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 Manta Bommie
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.7/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Manta Bommie
June
Score: 8.8
July
Score: 8.7
August
Score: 8.7
Ideal Conditions for Manta Bommie
Water Temp
24.0°C / 75.2°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
2.8m / 9.2ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Manta Bommie
Manta Bommie follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (24.0°C) and July the coldest (18.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.8m 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 22, 2026
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