The Apartments
The Apartments Reef is a captivating dive site offering a stunning wall dive with an abundance of pristine plate corals and a diverse array of fish species. With a depth ranging from 12 to 22 meters and visibility between 15 and 35 meters, this dive guarantees a remarkable underwater experience.
The marine life at the Apartments is truly extraordinary, with frequent sightings of sharks, turtles, snakes, pelagic fish, and a captivating variety of hard and soft coral species.
Located in the Coral Sea, Mackay Regional, Queensland, Australia, this dive site is a must-visit for advanced divers. With a maximum depth of 17 meters and optimal visibility of 14 meters, it promises an unforgettable adventure.
The marine life at the Apartments is truly extraordinary, with frequent sightings of sharks, turtles, snakes, pelagic fish, and a captivating variety of hard and soft coral species.
Located in the Coral Sea, Mackay Regional, Queensland, Australia, this dive site is a must-visit for advanced divers. With a maximum depth of 17 meters and optimal visibility of 14 meters, it promises an unforgettable adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for The Apartments
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for The Apartments
Depth
17m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for The Apartments
Wave Height
0.96m
Wind Speed
23.2 m/s
Water Temp
22.9°C
Visibility
50.7km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
5.75s
Air Temperature
22.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for The Apartments
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Dive Score Chart for The Apartments
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.404333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.94m, Wind 22.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.8904634408602154/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at The Apartments: 06:00
Sunset at The Apartments: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at The Apartments 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
9:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.94m (5.75s), Wind: 22.8 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.88m, Wind: 18.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for The ApartmentsAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Apartments
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 The Apartments
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.7/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for The Apartments
June
Score: 8.8
July
Score: 8.7
August
Score: 8.7
Ideal Conditions for The Apartments
Water Temp
24.0°C / 75.2°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
August
Wave Height
2.7m / 8.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for The Apartments
The Apartments follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (24.0°C) and July the coldest (18.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.7m 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). August 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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