Norman Reef - Playgrounds
On the southern part of Norman Reef, you'll find two popular dive spots: Playgrounds and Shark Mountain. Playgrounds is perfect for beginner divers, while Shark Mountain offers a more challenging diving experience for advanced enthusiasts. Both sites boast stunning coral reefs and bommies, providing plenty of opportunities for exploration.
Shark Mountain is known for its resident grey reef sharks that can often be observed circling the area. Additionally, at night, you might be lucky enough to witness a school of Bumphead Parrot Fish sleeping near Shark Mountain. On the other hand, Playgrounds offers a vibrant array of baby reef fish and cuttlefish to discover.
For those planning to dive in this remarkable underwater haven, the visibility is approximately 15m, ensuring excellent views of the surrounding marine life. The maximum depth you can reach is 14m, making it suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced divers, and even experts.
Located in Australia, specifically near the country's southern region, Norman Reef is a prime destination for diving enthusiasts. Whether you are a local or visiting from abroad, the close proximity of this dive site within Australia makes it easily accessible for all.
Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the wonders of Norman Reef's Playgrounds and Shark Mountain. Prepare to be captivated by the diverse marine ecosystem and vibrant coral reefs awaiting your exploration. Plan your next dive adventure to this extraordinary dive site in Australia.
Shark Mountain is known for its resident grey reef sharks that can often be observed circling the area. Additionally, at night, you might be lucky enough to witness a school of Bumphead Parrot Fish sleeping near Shark Mountain. On the other hand, Playgrounds offers a vibrant array of baby reef fish and cuttlefish to discover.
For those planning to dive in this remarkable underwater haven, the visibility is approximately 15m, ensuring excellent views of the surrounding marine life. The maximum depth you can reach is 14m, making it suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced divers, and even experts.
Located in Australia, specifically near the country's southern region, Norman Reef is a prime destination for diving enthusiasts. Whether you are a local or visiting from abroad, the close proximity of this dive site within Australia makes it easily accessible for all.
Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the wonders of Norman Reef's Playgrounds and Shark Mountain. Prepare to be captivated by the diverse marine ecosystem and vibrant coral reefs awaiting your exploration. Plan your next dive adventure to this extraordinary dive site in Australia.
Diving Conditions Score for Norman Reef - Playgrounds
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Norman Reef - Playgrounds
Depth
14m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Norman Reef - Playgrounds
Wave Height
1.44m
Wind Speed
39 m/s
Water Temp
23.9°C
Visibility
40.66km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
5.8s
Air Temperature
24.1°C
Precipitation
0.2 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Norman Reef - Playgrounds
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Dive Score Chart for Norman Reef - Playgrounds
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 6.557133333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.36m, Wind 42.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 6.1778/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Norman Reef - Playgrounds: 06:00
Sunset at Norman Reef - Playgrounds: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Norman Reef - Playgrounds 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
13:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.36m (5.25s), Wind: 42.5 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1.24m, Wind: 40.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Norman Reef - PlaygroundsAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Norman Reef - Playgrounds
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 Norman Reef - Playgrounds
Summer
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Norman Reef - Playgrounds
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Norman Reef - Playgrounds
Water Temp
21.6°C / 70.9°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Norman Reef - Playgrounds
Norman Reef - Playgrounds follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.6°C) and December the coldest (17.6°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: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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