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Shag Rock - Horseshoe

Shag Rock is an exposed rocky reef located just a short 6 to 8 minute boat ride from the beach where our Dive boats are launched. This dive site is highly protected, making it ideal for diving even when conditions are unfavorable elsewhere.

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

7.4
Good

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

beginner

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Shag Rock - Horseshoe
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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.

Sunrise at Shag Rock - Horseshoe: 06:00
Sunset at Shag Rock - Horseshoe: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.6m (8.3s), Wind: 3.5 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 2.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Shag Rock - Horseshoe
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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

Avg. Score: 8.5/10

Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.

Best Months for Shag Rock - Horseshoe

July
Score: 8.6
June
Score: 8.5
August
Score: 8.5

Ideal Conditions for Shag Rock - Horseshoe

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.0°C / 71.6°F

March

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

June

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.0m / 6.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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