Nurses Quarters
Located 1km west of Rottnest Island, Nurses Quarters is an acclaimed dive site in Australia that offers an extraordinary underwater experience for advanced divers. One of the site's main attractions is the renowned "Shark Cave," where a group of grey nurse sharks can frequently be observed. However, it is important to note that due to the depth of the cave, only certified divers with proper training should venture inside.
Exploring the surrounding reef of the cave, divers may also encounter Port Jackson sharks and wobbegongs, further enhancing the appeal of this dive location. With a maximum depth of 22m and visibility of up to 14m, Nurses Quarters provides an ideal setting for underwater exploration near City of Cockburn, Western Australia.
Enhance your dive adventure by visiting Nurses Quarters, a premier dive site that guarantees unforgettable encounters with majestic grey nurse sharks and other captivating marine life. Remember, for a safe and rewarding experience, ensure you possess the necessary training and certification before venturing into the depths of the Shark Cave.
Exploring the surrounding reef of the cave, divers may also encounter Port Jackson sharks and wobbegongs, further enhancing the appeal of this dive location. With a maximum depth of 22m and visibility of up to 14m, Nurses Quarters provides an ideal setting for underwater exploration near City of Cockburn, Western Australia.
Enhance your dive adventure by visiting Nurses Quarters, a premier dive site that guarantees unforgettable encounters with majestic grey nurse sharks and other captivating marine life. Remember, for a safe and rewarding experience, ensure you possess the necessary training and certification before venturing into the depths of the Shark Cave.
Diving Conditions Score for Nurses Quarters
5
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The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Nurses Quarters
Depth
22m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Nurses Quarters
Wave Height
1.92m
Wind Speed
0.7 m/s
Water Temp
20.4°C
Visibility
4.74km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
12.35s
Air Temperature
16.2°C
Precipitation
0.5 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Nurses Quarters
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Dive Score Chart for Nurses Quarters
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 5.968933333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 2.02m, Wind 4.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 5.583933333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Nurses Quarters: 06:00
Sunset at Nurses Quarters: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Nurses Quarters 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
6:00Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 2.02m (12.1s), Wind: 4.1 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 5.6/10
Waves: 2.02m, Wind: 2.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Nurses QuartersAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Nurses Quarters
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 Nurses Quarters
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.4/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Nurses Quarters
July
Score: 8.5
June
Score: 8.4
August
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Nurses Quarters
Water Temp
20.4°C / 68.7°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
November
Wave Height
3.0m / 9.8ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Nurses Quarters
Nurses Quarters follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (20.4°C) and October the coldest (13.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 3.0m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 February to April, 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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