Swansea Bridge
Explore the diverse dive opportunities beneath Swansea Bridge in Australia. This popular dive site offers multiple entry points, including the fishing pontoon, weigh station, boat ramp, concrete ledge, and Blackneds Bay. You can exit the water at Blackneds Bay, the concrete ledge, or the boat ramp. Discover the fascinating structure of the bridge or explore the artificial reef located at a depth of 18m.
During your dive, keep an eye out for an array of marine life, including nudibranchs, moray eels, seahorses, bull rays, dolphins, stripey fish, yellowtail, catfish eels, stingrays, and numb rays. With a visibility of 6m and a maximum depth of 12m, this dive site is suitable for divers of both beginner and advanced levels.
Located close to the Pacific Highway in Swansea, Newcastle-Maitland, within the Lake Macquarie City Council area of New South Wales, this shore dive is considered one of the top dive spots in the country. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of Swansea Bridge – an unforgettable underwater adventure awaits!
During your dive, keep an eye out for an array of marine life, including nudibranchs, moray eels, seahorses, bull rays, dolphins, stripey fish, yellowtail, catfish eels, stingrays, and numb rays. With a visibility of 6m and a maximum depth of 12m, this dive site is suitable for divers of both beginner and advanced levels.
Located close to the Pacific Highway in Swansea, Newcastle-Maitland, within the Lake Macquarie City Council area of New South Wales, this shore dive is considered one of the top dive spots in the country. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of Swansea Bridge – an unforgettable underwater adventure awaits!
Diving Conditions Score for Swansea Bridge
5.8
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Swansea Bridge
Depth
12m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Swansea Bridge
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10.8 m/s
Water Temp
20.3°C
Visibility
57.82km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8.15s
Air Temperature
12.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Swansea Bridge
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Dive Score Chart for Swansea Bridge
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 8.589005660377358/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.66m, Wind 0.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.856609523809523/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Swansea Bridge: 06:00
Sunset at Swansea Bridge: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Swansea Bridge 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: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.66m (10.6s), Wind: 0.7 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.66m, Wind: 2.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Swansea BridgeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Swansea Bridge
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 Swansea Bridge
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Swansea Bridge
July
Score: 8.6
June
Score: 8.5
August
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Swansea Bridge
Water Temp
19.6°C / 67.3°F
January
Visibility
13.2m / 43.3ft
November
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Swansea Bridge
Swansea Bridge follows southern hemisphere patterns with January being the warmest month (19.6°C) and June the coldest (12.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.3m 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 21, 2026
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