Old Cleaning Station
This site used to be a popular manta cleaning station but unfortunately the mantas no longer frequent this location. However, this spot has become well-known as a training site for beginner divers. Divers can expect to encounter an array of marine life including white tip reef sharks, black tip reef sharks, dolphins, and turtles. In addition, keep an eye out for garden eels on the sandy bottom. This dive site, located near Home Island in the Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia, offers a maximum depth of 13m and visibility of 18m. It's an ideal spot for divers of all levels, particularly beginners. Dive into the breathtaking waters of Australia at this remarkable site.
Diving Conditions Score for Old Cleaning Station
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Old Cleaning Station
Depth
13m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Old Cleaning Station
Wave Height
2.46m
Wind Speed
30.3 m/s
Water Temp
28.8°C
Visibility
9km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
8.45s
Air Temperature
27.9°C
Precipitation
0.5 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Old Cleaning Station
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Dive Score Chart for Old Cleaning Station
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 5.945599999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 2.5m, Wind 30.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 5.384399999999999/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Old Cleaning Station: 06:00
Sunset at Old Cleaning Station: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Old Cleaning Station 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: 5.9/10
Waves: 2.5m (8.45s), Wind: 30.1 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 5.4/10
Waves: 2.18m, Wind: 21.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Old Cleaning StationAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Old Cleaning Station
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 Old Cleaning Station
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Old Cleaning Station
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Old Cleaning Station
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
May
Visibility
11.8m / 38.7ft
October
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Old Cleaning Station
Old Cleaning Station follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.8°C) and November the coldest (21.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.9m 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 0.1mm 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 17, 2026
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