Norman Reef Pontoon
This dive site in Australia offers divers a remarkable experience with its beautiful bommies, featuring small caves waiting to be explored. It is a perfect choice for both beginners and advanced divers with its easy and shallow dive conditions. Additionally, you have the opportunity to dive into the reef teeming with abundant marine life in the shallows. Prepare to encounter a variety of captivating creatures including eels, white tip sharks, green turtles, Moorish Idol fish, cuttlefish, clownfish anemone, and mesmerizing hard corals. Keep an eye out for puffer fish, shrimps, and crabs as well. With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 15m, this dive site promises an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Norman Reef Pontoon
8.4
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Norman Reef Pontoon
Depth
15m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Norman Reef Pontoon
Wave Height
0.24m
Wind Speed
12.7 m/s
Water Temp
25.5°C
Visibility
13.02km
Cloud Cover
33%
Wave Period
6.25s
Air Temperature
24.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Norman Reef Pontoon
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Dive Score Chart for Norman Reef Pontoon
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 8.908099483204134/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.26m, Wind 7.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.58221329879102/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Norman Reef Pontoon: 06:00
Sunset at Norman Reef Pontoon: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Norman Reef Pontoon 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
12:00Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.26m (6.45s), Wind: 7.2 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 6.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Norman Reef PontoonAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Norman Reef Pontoon
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 Pontoon
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.3/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Norman Reef Pontoon
June
Score: 9.4
May
Score: 9.2
July
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for Norman Reef Pontoon
Water Temp
26.1°C / 79.0°F
April
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
September
Wave Height
2.5m / 8.2ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Norman Reef Pontoon
Norman Reef Pontoon follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (26.1°C) and July the coldest (21.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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). September is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, 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 4, 2026
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