South Point
This dive site in the water offers a 10-15m dive over broken ground with a boat entry. It is typically protected in most conditions, providing a safe and enjoyable diving experience. Notably, this site serves as a nursery for juvenile fish, particularly hosting thousands of Old Wife, Bight Redfish, Moonlighter, and Breaksea cod. Divers may also encounter the occasional Queen snapper and large cuttlefish. Additionally, this dive spot is an extension of the Little Beach dive and offers breathtaking underwater views. With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 24m, this site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Located near South Point, Nanarup in the City Of Albany, Western Australia, Australia, this dive site is a must-visit for any diving enthusiast.
Diving Conditions Score for South Point
4.9
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 South Point
Depth
24m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for South Point
Wave Height
1.3m
Wind Speed
10.4 m/s
Water Temp
18.4°C
Visibility
43.12km
Cloud Cover
23%
Wave Period
10.45s
Air Temperature
15.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for South Point
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Dive Score Chart for South Point
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 6.27496855345912/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.28m, Wind 9.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 5.799357798165138/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at South Point: 06:00
Sunset at South Point: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at South Point 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
8:00Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.28m (10.6s), Wind: 9.7 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 5.8/10
Waves: 1.26m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for South PointAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at South Point
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 South Point
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for South Point
July
Score: 8.6
June
Score: 8.4
August
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for South Point
Water Temp
17.3°C / 63.1°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.0m / 6.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for South Point
South Point follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (17.3°C) and October the coldest (10.9°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). May 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
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