Table Top
Table Top is a magnificent bommie located on Norman Reef, known for its stunning plate corals and diverse marine life. This deep dive spot typically experiences strong currents. At the pinnacle of the bommie, the maximum depth reaches approximately 5 meters. Here, you can encounter an array of fascinating marine creatures including grey reef sharks, White Tip Sharks, Hawksbill Turtles, Parrot Fish, Titan Triggerfish, Nudibranchs, and Plate Corals. With a visibility of 16 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, this dive is recommended for advanced and expert divers. Table Top is situated near the Down under cruise & dive location.
Diving Conditions Score for Table Top
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Table Top
Depth
17m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Table Top
Wave Height
0.92m
Wind Speed
26.1 m/s
Water Temp
23.5°C
Visibility
40.7km
Cloud Cover
97%
Wave Period
5.45s
Air Temperature
24.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Table Top
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Dive Score Chart for Table Top
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.298399999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 34.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 6.9177333333333335/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Table Top: 06:00
Sunset at Table Top: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Table Top 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
7:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1m (5.05s), Wind: 34.3 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.98m (5.1s), Wind: 32.6 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.92m, Wind: 26.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Table TopAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Table Top
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 Table Top
Spring
Avg. Score: 9.6/10
Spring provides excellent diving conditions with improving water temperatures and typically good visibility.
Best Months for Table Top
May
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 9.9
February
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Table Top
Water Temp
26.1°C / 79.0°F
April
Visibility
18.8m / 61.7ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Table Top
Table Top follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (26.1°C) and July the coldest (21.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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). September is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during February to April, 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 - Jul 2, 2026
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