Turtle Bommie, Saxon Reef
Discover the breathtaking underwater world of Australia's dive site. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of a large bommie structure enveloped by vibrant hard and soft corals, teeming with an array of brilliantly colored fish. The accessible white sandy bottom ensures effortless navigation along the magnificent reef wall.
For an unforgettable nocturnal adventure, embark on a night dive where you'll often encounter adorable turtles cozily tucked into the small reef shelves. Delight in the abundance of captivating marine life, from curious crustaceans and elegant nudibranch to elusive moray eels, camouflaged octopus, and graceful cuttlefish.
With an impressive visibility of 15m and a maximum depth of 13m, this dive site caters to both beginner and advanced divers. Prepare to be enthralled as you explore one of Australia's most cherished diving spots.
Dive Site Details:
- Visibility: 15m
- Max Depth: 13m
- Recommended Diver Level: Beginner, Advanced
- Country: Australia
- Close Location: Australia
For an unforgettable nocturnal adventure, embark on a night dive where you'll often encounter adorable turtles cozily tucked into the small reef shelves. Delight in the abundance of captivating marine life, from curious crustaceans and elegant nudibranch to elusive moray eels, camouflaged octopus, and graceful cuttlefish.
With an impressive visibility of 15m and a maximum depth of 13m, this dive site caters to both beginner and advanced divers. Prepare to be enthralled as you explore one of Australia's most cherished diving spots.
Dive Site Details:
- Visibility: 15m
- Max Depth: 13m
- Recommended Diver Level: Beginner, Advanced
- Country: Australia
- Close Location: Australia
Diving Conditions Score for Turtle Bommie, Saxon Reef
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Turtle Bommie, Saxon Reef
Depth
13m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Turtle Bommie, Saxon Reef
Wave Height
0.84m
Wind Speed
26.2 m/s
Water Temp
23.9°C
Visibility
24.86km
Cloud Cover
11%
Wave Period
4.6s
Air Temperature
22.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Turtle Bommie, Saxon Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Turtle Bommie, Saxon Reef
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.542533333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.8m, Wind 26.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.083433333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Turtle Bommie, Saxon Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Turtle Bommie, Saxon Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Turtle Bommie, Saxon 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
15:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.8m (4.55s), Wind: 26.8 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.76m, Wind: 22.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Turtle Bommie, Saxon ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Turtle Bommie, Saxon 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 Turtle Bommie, Saxon Reef
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.2/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Turtle Bommie, Saxon Reef
June
Score: 9.3
July
Score: 9.2
May
Score: 9.1
Ideal Conditions for Turtle Bommie, Saxon Reef
Water Temp
26.1°C / 79.0°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
September
Wave Height
2.3m / 7.5ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Turtle Bommie, Saxon Reef
Turtle Bommie, Saxon Reef follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (26.1°C) and July the coldest (21.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.3m 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). September 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 20, 2026
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