Mornington Pier
Mornington Pier and Jetty, situated in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula of Melbourne, Australia, is a popular dive training site and an excellent location for a soothing night dive. Constructed in the 1850s, this historic site offers divers the chance to discover the rich marine life thriving in its waters.
Divers can anticipate visibility of up to 5 meters at Mornington Pier and Jetty, making it an ideal destination for underwater exploration. With a maximum depth of 9 meters, divers of all skill levels, including beginners, can safely enjoy this site.
The dive site boasts a diverse array of marine creatures residing among the pylons, including old wives, globe fish, crabs, seahorses, starfish, squid, gurnards, and numerous other intriguing species.
Located in close proximity to the Mornington Yacht Club on Schnapper Point Drive in Mornington, this dive site offers convenient access for divers. If you're seeking an enchanting dive experience in Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula, Mornington Pier and Jetty is the perfect destination for you.
Divers can anticipate visibility of up to 5 meters at Mornington Pier and Jetty, making it an ideal destination for underwater exploration. With a maximum depth of 9 meters, divers of all skill levels, including beginners, can safely enjoy this site.
The dive site boasts a diverse array of marine creatures residing among the pylons, including old wives, globe fish, crabs, seahorses, starfish, squid, gurnards, and numerous other intriguing species.
Located in close proximity to the Mornington Yacht Club on Schnapper Point Drive in Mornington, this dive site offers convenient access for divers. If you're seeking an enchanting dive experience in Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula, Mornington Pier and Jetty is the perfect destination for you.
Diving Conditions Score for Mornington Pier
5.4
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The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Mornington Pier
Depth
9m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Mornington Pier
Wave Height
0.48m
Wind Speed
13.3 m/s
Water Temp
13.6°C
Visibility
44.98km
Cloud Cover
7%
Wave Period
6.4s
Air Temperature
12°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Mornington Pier
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Dive Score Chart for Mornington Pier
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 7.535732098765432/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.44m, Wind 10.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.040457575757577/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Mornington Pier: 06:00
Sunset at Mornington Pier: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Mornington Pier 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
8:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.44m (6.75s), Wind: 10.6 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.42m, Wind: 15.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Mornington PierAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Mornington Pier
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 Mornington Pier
Summer
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Mornington Pier
July
Score: 8.2
June
Score: 7.8
August
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Mornington Pier
Water Temp
17.6°C / 63.7°F
January
Visibility
14.5m / 47.6ft
December
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Mornington Pier
Mornington Pier follows southern hemisphere patterns with January being the warmest month (17.6°C) and July the coldest (9.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.2m 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). January 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 23, 2026
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