Redhead Point
This boat dive site is located off the rock face of Redhead in Australia. It offers a sandy bottom with an abundance of bommies and weedy patches, providing an excellent opportunity for diving exploration. With a maximum depth of 12m and visibility reaching up to 11m, this dive is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Keep an eye out for captivating marine life including ocean wobbegongs, eagle rays, sting rays, nudibranchs, moray eels, and schools of fish that pass by. Dive in to experience the underwater wonders of this site near Ocean Street, Redhead, Newcastle-Maitland, Lake Macquarie City Council, New South Wales, 2290, Australia.
Diving Conditions Score for Redhead Point
5.5
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The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Redhead Point
Depth
12m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Redhead Point
Wave Height
1.04m
Wind Speed
12.5 m/s
Water Temp
20.4°C
Visibility
53.96km
Cloud Cover
7%
Wave Period
8.2s
Air Temperature
16.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Redhead Point
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Dive Score Chart for Redhead Point
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 6.94087791411043/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.12m, Wind 7.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.566551405622491/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Redhead Point: 06:00
Sunset at Redhead Point: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Redhead Point 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
8:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.12m (8.15s), Wind: 7.7 m/s
Safest Overall
9:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.16m (8.1s), Wind: 7 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 9.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Redhead PointAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Redhead Point
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 Redhead Point
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.4/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Redhead Point
July
Score: 8.5
June
Score: 8.4
August
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Redhead Point
Water Temp
19.9°C / 67.8°F
January
Visibility
12.2m / 40.0ft
November
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Redhead Point
Redhead Point follows southern hemisphere patterns with January being the warmest month (19.9°C) and June the coldest (12.5°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
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