The Campgrounds
Located on the North West wall of Lady Musgrave Island, the Camp Grounds is an enchanting drift dive, accessible exclusively by boat. With depths reaching up to 18m, this site is a haven for divers seeking an exhilarating underwater adventure in Australia's Coral Sea.
Divers exploring the Camp Grounds will be greeted by a diverse array of hard and soft corals, alongside an abundance of anemones. This vibrant marine environment serves as a habitat for an impressive range of aquatic life, including sharks, turtles, manta rays, and pelagics. The crystal-clear waters boast a visibility of 16m, allowing divers to fully immerse themselves in the captivating underwater landscape.
With a maximum depth of 14m, the Camp Grounds dive is ideally suited for advanced divers who possess the necessary skills and experience to fully appreciate its beauty. Situated near the Lady Musgrave Island Campsite in the Gladstone Regional area of Queensland, Australia, this dive site promises an unforgettable and awe-inspiring experience for divers of all levels.
Divers exploring the Camp Grounds will be greeted by a diverse array of hard and soft corals, alongside an abundance of anemones. This vibrant marine environment serves as a habitat for an impressive range of aquatic life, including sharks, turtles, manta rays, and pelagics. The crystal-clear waters boast a visibility of 16m, allowing divers to fully immerse themselves in the captivating underwater landscape.
With a maximum depth of 14m, the Camp Grounds dive is ideally suited for advanced divers who possess the necessary skills and experience to fully appreciate its beauty. Situated near the Lady Musgrave Island Campsite in the Gladstone Regional area of Queensland, Australia, this dive site promises an unforgettable and awe-inspiring experience for divers of all levels.
Diving Conditions Score for The Campgrounds
6.2
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for The Campgrounds
Depth
14m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for The Campgrounds
Wave Height
1.46m
Wind Speed
13.7 m/s
Water Temp
22.6°C
Visibility
11.04km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
7.75s
Air Temperature
21.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for The Campgrounds
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Dive Score Chart for The Campgrounds
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 6.5263333333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.34m, Wind 16.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 6.238/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at The Campgrounds: 06:00
Sunset at The Campgrounds: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at The Campgrounds 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
13:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.34m (7.75s), Wind: 16.6 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1.26m, Wind: 22.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for The CampgroundsAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Campgrounds
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 Campgrounds
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 Campgrounds
June
Score: 8.8
July
Score: 8.7
August
Score: 8.7
Ideal Conditions for The Campgrounds
Water Temp
24.0°C / 75.2°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
2.7m / 8.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for The Campgrounds
The Campgrounds 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). 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 18, 2026
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