Norah Head (Cabbage Tree Bay)
Beginner dive site - perfect for open water courses. This dive location in Australia offers convenient access via boat ramp or shore entry. It features a fascinating wall dive with a sandy bottom, reaching a maximum depth of 14m towards the wall's point. Dive enthusiasts of all levels can appreciate the opportunity to explore this site.
Underwater, divers can encounter various marine life, including stingrays, octopus, nudibranchs, sea hares, starfish, cuttlefish, and schools of small fish. The site also offers captivating features such as rocks and sea kelp to explore. With a visibility of approximately 6m and a maximum depth of 6m, this dive site presents an ideal setting for divers looking to gain experience and enjoy the underwater wonders of Australia.
Location: Norah Head Rock Pool, Bald Street, Norah Head, Central Coast Council, New South Wales, 2263, Australia.
Underwater, divers can encounter various marine life, including stingrays, octopus, nudibranchs, sea hares, starfish, cuttlefish, and schools of small fish. The site also offers captivating features such as rocks and sea kelp to explore. With a visibility of approximately 6m and a maximum depth of 6m, this dive site presents an ideal setting for divers looking to gain experience and enjoy the underwater wonders of Australia.
Location: Norah Head Rock Pool, Bald Street, Norah Head, Central Coast Council, New South Wales, 2263, Australia.
Diving Conditions Score for Norah Head (Cabbage Tree Bay)
3.6
PoorPoor conditions, not recommended.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Norah Head (Cabbage Tree Bay)
Depth
6m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Norah Head (Cabbage Tree Bay)
Wave Height
1.84m
Wind Speed
12.5 m/s
Water Temp
19°C
Visibility
9km
Cloud Cover
60%
Wave Period
8.85s
Air Temperature
13.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Norah Head (Cabbage Tree Bay)
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Dive Score Chart for Norah Head (Cabbage Tree Bay)
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 4.848133333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.96m, Wind 16 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 4.312733333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Norah Head (Cabbage Tree Bay): 06:00
Sunset at Norah Head (Cabbage Tree Bay): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Norah Head (Cabbage Tree 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
15:00Score: 4.8/10
Waves: 1.96m (8.65s), Wind: 16 m/s
Safest Overall
16:00Score: 4.8/10
Waves: 1.96m (8.65s), Wind: 16.7 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 4.3/10
Waves: 1.86m, Wind: 12.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Norah Head (Cabbage Tree Bay)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Norah Head (Cabbage Tree 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 Norah Head (Cabbage Tree Bay)
Summer
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Norah Head (Cabbage Tree Bay)
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Norah Head (Cabbage Tree Bay)
Water Temp
23.3°C / 73.9°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Norah Head (Cabbage Tree Bay)
Norah Head (Cabbage Tree Bay) follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.3°C) and December the coldest (19.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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: 5 hr. ago - Jul 8, 2026
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