Rye Pier
Rye Pier, located in Rye, Melbourne, Australia, is a popular dive site for beginners. This L-shaped pier stretches approximately 500 meters and was originally constructed in 1860 for the lime trade. However, please note that diving is not recommended during strong northerly winds due to the pier's North-Northeast orientation.
To access the lower landing, divers will need to take a slightly longer walk, about 50 meters from the end of the pier. While diving during the day is enjoyable, exploring the site at night offers a unique experience, as more marine creatures become active.
Underwater, divers can look forward to encountering a diverse range of marine life, including octopus, seahorse, cuttlefish, nudibranch, smooth rays, shrimp, blue ring octopus, and spider crab migration. With a visibility of 7 meters and a maximum depth of 6 meters, Rye Pier provides excellent conditions for observing these fascinating creatures.
For those planning a visit, Rye Pier is conveniently located at 12682 Point Nepean Road, Rye, Melbourne, within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Dive enthusiasts of all levels, especially beginners, can explore the abundance of underwater wonders that this site has to offer.
To access the lower landing, divers will need to take a slightly longer walk, about 50 meters from the end of the pier. While diving during the day is enjoyable, exploring the site at night offers a unique experience, as more marine creatures become active.
Underwater, divers can look forward to encountering a diverse range of marine life, including octopus, seahorse, cuttlefish, nudibranch, smooth rays, shrimp, blue ring octopus, and spider crab migration. With a visibility of 7 meters and a maximum depth of 6 meters, Rye Pier provides excellent conditions for observing these fascinating creatures.
For those planning a visit, Rye Pier is conveniently located at 12682 Point Nepean Road, Rye, Melbourne, within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Dive enthusiasts of all levels, especially beginners, can explore the abundance of underwater wonders that this site has to offer.
Diving Conditions Score for Rye Pier
4.2
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Rye Pier
Depth
6m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Rye Pier
Wave Height
1.14m
Wind Speed
16.8 m/s
Water Temp
14.8°C
Visibility
680m
Cloud Cover
97%
Wave Period
11.1s
Air Temperature
10.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Rye Pier
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Dive Score Chart for Rye Pier
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 6.894470760233919/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.16m, Wind 4.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 5.988543377001456/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Rye Pier: 06:00
Sunset at Rye Pier: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Rye Pier 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
7:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.16m (11.4s), Wind: 4.6 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.2m, Wind: 8.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Rye PierAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Rye Pier
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 Rye Pier
Summer
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Rye Pier
July
Score: 8.1
June
Score: 7.8
August
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Rye Pier
Water Temp
17.0°C / 62.6°F
January
Visibility
12.4m / 40.7ft
December
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Rye Pier
Rye Pier follows southern hemisphere patterns with January being the warmest month (17.0°C) and September the coldest (10.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.6m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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 March to May, 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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