Nurse Rock
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.62m (7.5s), Wind: 4.2 m/s
Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 9.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Nurse RockAlpha
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
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Nurse Rock
Ideal Conditions for Nurse Rock
Water Temp
21.5°C / 70.7°F
March
Visibility
13.3m / 43.6ft
November
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
January
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026