Manta Ray Bay
Welcome to this popular dive site in the Whitsundays, Australia. Known for its incredible marine life, you'll have the opportunity to explore a maze of bommies and encounter some fascinating creatures. One of the highlights here is our friendly Maori Wrasse named "George", who shares the waters with giant trevallies, batfish, and an abundance of fusiliers. Whether you choose to dive in the shallow areas around the bommies or venture deeper down the steep slope, you might be lucky enough to spot whitetip reef sharks along the way. Don't forget to check out the captivating Mantaray statues during your visit.
With a maximum depth of 16m and visibility reaching up to 9m, this dive site is suitable for beginners and experienced divers alike. The diverse marine life includes nudibranchs, various reef fish, and graceful moray eels. Situated in the breathtaking Whitsunday region of Queensland, Australia, this site offers a memorable underwater experience with its incredible biodiversity.
Come and explore this remarkable dive site and uncover the wonders that await beneath the surface. Plan your visit to this beautiful diving destination in the Whitsundays today.
With a maximum depth of 16m and visibility reaching up to 9m, this dive site is suitable for beginners and experienced divers alike. The diverse marine life includes nudibranchs, various reef fish, and graceful moray eels. Situated in the breathtaking Whitsunday region of Queensland, Australia, this site offers a memorable underwater experience with its incredible biodiversity.
Come and explore this remarkable dive site and uncover the wonders that await beneath the surface. Plan your visit to this beautiful diving destination in the Whitsundays today.
Diving Conditions Score for Manta Ray Bay
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Manta Ray Bay
Depth
16m
Visibility
9m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Manta Ray Bay
Wave Height
0.86m
Wind Speed
31 m/s
Water Temp
23°C
Visibility
20.66km
Cloud Cover
19%
Wave Period
3.8s
Air Temperature
21.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Manta Ray Bay
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Dive Score Chart for Manta Ray Bay
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.4946/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.9m, Wind 33.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.9928/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Manta Ray Bay: 06:00
Sunset at Manta Ray Bay: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Manta Ray Bay 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
16:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.9m (3.85s), Wind: 33.5 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.9m, Wind: 32.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Manta Ray BayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Manta Ray Bay
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 Ray Bay
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Manta Ray Bay
June
Score: 9.1
May
Score: 9.0
July
Score: 8.9
Ideal Conditions for Manta Ray Bay
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 Manta Ray Bay
Manta Ray Bay 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 22, 2026
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