MKVI
MK6 Dive Site offers a stunning display of vibrant hard and soft corals, creating a visually captivating underwater experience. Situated in approximately 10m of crystal clear water, this site is ideal for new divers or those looking to ease back into diving. Explorers will be delighted by the abundance of intricate nooks and crannies to navigate, along with the fascinating presence of a mini cave, even though it is not accessible. With a visibility of 11m and a maximum depth of 17m, MK6 Dive Site guarantees an immersive adventure for divers of all levels. Located near Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, this coastal gem awaits diving enthusiasts.
Diving Conditions Score for MKVI
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for MKVI
Depth
17m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for MKVI
Wave Height
0.84m
Wind Speed
7.3 m/s
Water Temp
21.3°C
Visibility
49.3km
Cloud Cover
14%
Wave Period
8.05s
Air Temperature
22.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for MKVI
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Dive Score Chart for MKVI
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 8.728879835390945/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 3.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.690896932515337/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at MKVI: 06:00
Sunset at MKVI: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at MKVI 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: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.74m (8.1s), Wind: 3.1 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.88m, Wind: 5.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for MKVIAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at MKVI
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 MKVI
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for MKVI
July
Score: 8.7
June
Score: 8.6
August
Score: 8.6
Ideal Conditions for MKVI
Water Temp
21.5°C / 70.7°F
March
Visibility
13.3m / 43.6ft
November
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for MKVI
MKVI follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (21.5°C) and July the coldest (14.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.5m 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 20, 2026
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