Tweed River
Tweed River, located off Coral Street in Tweed Heads, Australia, is an ideal dive site for beginner divers. This picturesque location offers easy access with concrete stairs leading down to the entry point and also provides a beach option for drift diving. With fantastic visibility of up to 8 meters, this site is especially enjoyable to explore during the winter season and high tides. It is home to a variety of marine life including Brim, estuary fish, turtles, Wobbegongs, common dolphins, octopus, and occasionally, sea horses. The maximum depth reaches 9 meters, making it suitable for divers of all levels. Plan your diving adventure at Tweed River and discover the wonders of this lovely site in New South Wales, Australia.
Diving Conditions Score for Tweed River
5.8
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The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Tweed River
Depth
9m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Tweed River
Wave Height
1.2m
Wind Speed
9.2 m/s
Water Temp
21.7°C
Visibility
57.58km
Cloud Cover
26%
Wave Period
8.6s
Air Temperature
13.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tweed River
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Dive Score Chart for Tweed River
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 6.592813370998117/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.24m, Wind 8.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 5.900512623274161/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Tweed River: 06:00
Sunset at Tweed River: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Tweed River 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
12:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.24m (8.85s), Wind: 8.2 m/s
Safest Overall
14:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.22m (8.75s), Wind: 7.3 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.16m, Wind: 12.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Tweed RiverAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tweed River
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 Tweed River
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Tweed River
July
Score: 8.7
June
Score: 8.6
August
Score: 8.6
Ideal Conditions for Tweed River
Water Temp
20.4°C / 68.7°F
March
Visibility
13.9m / 45.6ft
November
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Tweed River
Tweed River follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (20.4°C) and July the coldest (14.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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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