Split Bommie, Hastings Reef
Welcome to Bommie Dive Site, located at the southern end of Hastings Reef in the Coral Sea, Queensland, Australia. Named after the numerous bommies that have broken away from the reef, this site offers an excellent diving experience with its shallow waters, perfect for both snorkelers and beginner divers.
Divers can anticipate a variety of marine life encounters at Bommie Dive Site. Prepare to be amazed by the colorful clownfish, majestic schooling pelagics, and the friendly presence of black and white tip reef sharks. As you explore the shallows, you'll also come across schools of striped sergeant major fish and parrot fish.
With a visibility of 13 meters and a maximum depth of 13 meters, Bommie Dive Site provides optimal conditions for underwater exploration. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this site caters to divers of all levels of experience.
Come and discover the wonders of Bommie Dive Site, a captivating dive destination in the Coral Sea, Australia.
Divers can anticipate a variety of marine life encounters at Bommie Dive Site. Prepare to be amazed by the colorful clownfish, majestic schooling pelagics, and the friendly presence of black and white tip reef sharks. As you explore the shallows, you'll also come across schools of striped sergeant major fish and parrot fish.
With a visibility of 13 meters and a maximum depth of 13 meters, Bommie Dive Site provides optimal conditions for underwater exploration. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this site caters to divers of all levels of experience.
Come and discover the wonders of Bommie Dive Site, a captivating dive destination in the Coral Sea, Australia.
Diving Conditions Score for Split Bommie, Hastings Reef
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Split Bommie, Hastings Reef
Depth
13m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Split Bommie, Hastings Reef
Wave Height
1.24m
Wind Speed
39.9 m/s
Water Temp
23.7°C
Visibility
13.14km
Cloud Cover
23%
Wave Period
5.05s
Air Temperature
23°C
Precipitation
0.2 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Split Bommie, Hastings Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Split Bommie, Hastings Reef
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 6.559333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.1m, Wind 35.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.339300000000001/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Split Bommie, Hastings Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Split Bommie, Hastings Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Split Bommie, Hastings Reef 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: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.1m (4.9s), Wind: 35.8 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.08m (4.75s), Wind: 34.9 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 0.88m, Wind: 26 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Split Bommie, Hastings ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Split Bommie, Hastings Reef
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 Split Bommie, Hastings Reef
Summer
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Split Bommie, Hastings Reef
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Split Bommie, Hastings Reef
Water Temp
21.7°C / 71.1°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Split Bommie, Hastings Reef
Split Bommie, Hastings Reef follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.7°C) and December the coldest (17.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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). January 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 21, 2026
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