Rose Bay
Discover a fantastic dive site located on the north side of Rose Bay, Australia. This ideal spot offers a shallow and leisurely diving experience, perfect for exploring the abundant marine life. Exercise caution when entering the water to avoid submerged rocks. The site boasts a captivating blend of soft and hard corals, nestled among sandy areas. With depths ranging from 3 to 7 meters, it caters to beginners seeking a memorable underwater adventure. Take into account tidal conditions for an optimal dive.
Diving Conditions Score for Rose Bay
7.4
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Rose Bay
Depth
6m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Rose Bay
Wave Height
0.38m
Wind Speed
13.5 m/s
Water Temp
22.2°C
Visibility
41.14km
Cloud Cover
5%
Wave Period
2.95s
Air Temperature
20.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Rose Bay
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Dive Score Chart for Rose Bay
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 7.856045197740114/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.4m, Wind 16.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.518568783068782/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Rose Bay: 06:00
Sunset at Rose Bay: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Rose Bay 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
14:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.4m (2.95s), Wind: 16.8 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 13 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Rose BayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Rose Bay
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 Rose Bay
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Rose Bay
June
Score: 9.1
May
Score: 9.0
August
Score: 8.9
Ideal Conditions for Rose Bay
Water Temp
25.8°C / 78.4°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Rose Bay
Rose Bay follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (25.8°C) and July the coldest (17.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.7m 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 - Jul 2, 2026
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