Soup Kitchen
Soup Kitchen is a dive site in Australia, located near Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. It offers an impressive display of healthy, hard and soft corals. The anchor lies at a depth of approximately 10m, making it an ideal spot for beginner divers or those returning after a break. This site provides ample opportunity for exploration, with various nooks and crannies to discover. Additionally, there is a mini cave, although it is unfortunately not suitable for entry. With visibility reaching 11m and a maximum depth of 15m, Soup Kitchen guarantees an enjoyable underwater experience for divers of all levels.
Diving Conditions Score for Soup Kitchen
6
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Soup Kitchen
Depth
15m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Soup Kitchen
Wave Height
0.82m
Wind Speed
15.9 m/s
Water Temp
21.1°C
Visibility
56.74km
Cloud Cover
21%
Wave Period
5.85s
Air Temperature
19.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Soup Kitchen
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Dive Score Chart for Soup Kitchen
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.694166666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.7m, Wind 8.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.808411111111112/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Soup Kitchen: 06:00
Sunset at Soup Kitchen: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Soup Kitchen 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
10:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.7m (6.4s), Wind: 8.3 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 11.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Soup KitchenAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Soup Kitchen
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 Soup Kitchen
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Soup Kitchen
July
Score: 8.7
June
Score: 8.6
August
Score: 8.6
Ideal Conditions for Soup Kitchen
Water Temp
21.5°C / 70.7°F
March
Visibility
13.3m / 43.6ft
November
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Soup Kitchen
Soup Kitchen follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (21.5°C) and July the coldest (14.8°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 23, 2026
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