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Nurse Rock

Welcome to our dive site, a breathtaking underwater destination in Australia, specifically located near Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. As you embark on your diving adventure, picture yourself entering a miniature version of the grand canyon. Positioned beside each other, two massive rocks create a captivating sight with a noticeable split between them. This natural formation serves as a haven for an abundance of bait fish that gracefully swim between the rocks.

Furthermore, as you explore the depths, you will encounter two narrow swim-throughs nestled at the base of the rocks. These tunnels offer a thrilling opportunity to navigate through underwater passages, adding an element of excitement to your dive.

Prepare to be mesmerized by the diverse marine life that inhabits this site. Large cod gracefully coexist with fascinating creatures such as Crayfish, Moray Eels, and wobbygongs. If you visit during the winter season, you may even encounter the majestic Grey Nurse Sharks, making your dive experience all the more memorable.

With a maximum depth of 18m and excellent visibility of 11m, this dive site caters to divers of all levels, including beginners. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the underwater world while exploring this captivating location.

Optimize your diving adventure at this unparalleled site in Australia.

Diving Conditions Score for Nurse Rock

7.2
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Nurse Rock

Depth

18m

Visibility

11m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Nurse Rock

Wave Height

0.66m

Wind Speed

10.7 m/s

Water Temp

21.2°C

Visibility

49.22km

Cloud Cover

27%

Wave Period

7.35s

Air Temperature

21.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Nurse Rock
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Dive Score Chart for Nurse Rock

Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 8.841322222222223/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.62m, Wind 4.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.812523423423423/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Nurse Rock: 06:00
Sunset at Nurse Rock: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Nurse Rock 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.

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Best Overall
8:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.62m (7.5s), Wind: 4.2 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 9.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Nurse Rock
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Nurse Rock

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 Nurse Rock

Summer

Avg. Score: 8.6/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for Nurse Rock

July
Score: 8.7
June
Score: 8.6
August
Score: 8.6

Ideal Conditions for Nurse Rock

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.5°C / 70.7°F

March

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.3m / 43.6ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.5m / 4.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Nurse Rock

Nurse Rock 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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