Shag Rock - Horseshoe
Both sides of the reef offer exceptional dive sites and are connected by a stunning swim through cave, providing an exhilarating challenge for divers of all skill levels. Whether you choose to explore each side separately or combine them into one dive, you'll have the opportunity to experience the best of both worlds.
While the visibility at Shag Rock may not always be as high as our other sites, it compensates with minimal or no current, offering a serene and relaxing dive for both novice and experienced divers. The diverse marine life in this area includes wobbegong and bamboo sharks, eagle and bull rays, turtles, octopus, eels, nudibranchs, stonefish, sea urchins, and a wide variety of hard and soft corals, as well as countless tropical fish species. If you visit during their respective seasons, you may even spot leopard sharks, manta rays, and grey nurse sharks passing by.
Located in Point Lookout, Redland City, Queensland, Australia, Shag Rock provides a fantastic diving experience for beginners and those looking for a memorable underwater adventure. With a maximum depth of 14m and visibility of 11m, this dive site offers the perfect setting to explore the vibrant underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for Shag Rock - Horseshoe
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Shag Rock - Horseshoe
Depth
14m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Shag Rock - Horseshoe
Wave Height
0.72m
Wind Speed
4.7 m/s
Water Temp
21.1°C
Visibility
24.9km
Cloud Cover
5%
Wave Period
7.95s
Air Temperature
21.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Shag Rock - Horseshoe
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.760805622489961/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.6m, Wind 3.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 8.05829141716567/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Shag Rock - Horseshoe 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.
Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.6m (8.3s), Wind: 3.5 m/s
Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 2.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Shag Rock - HorseshoeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Shag Rock - Horseshoe
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 Shag Rock - Horseshoe
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Shag Rock - Horseshoe
Ideal Conditions for Shag Rock - Horseshoe
Water Temp
22.0°C / 71.6°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
2.0m / 6.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Shag Rock - Horseshoe
Shag Rock - Horseshoe follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (22.0°C) and August the coldest (16.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.0m 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 20, 2026