Scuba Diving in Australia

Explore 846 dive sites and 102 dive centres in Australia. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Australia Diving at a Glance

12 dive regions, 846 dive sites, 102 dive centres, 753 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Australia

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in Australia

The best months to dive in Australia are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 25.5°C, current 12.7 cm/s
  • February: Great, water 25.7°C, current 10.5 cm/s
  • March: Great, water 25.5°C, current 12 cm/s
  • April: Great, water 24.3°C, current 12.3 cm/s
  • May: Great, water 22.5°C, current 7 cm/s
  • June: Great, water 21.1°C, current 7.1 cm/s
  • July: Great, water 20.2°C, current 6.6 cm/s
  • August: Great, water 20°C, current 6.6 cm/s
  • September: Great, water 20.6°C, current 9 cm/s
  • October: Great, water 21.8°C, current 18.1 cm/s
  • November: Great, water 23.1°C, current 17.7 cm/s
  • December: Great, water 24.7°C, current 16.6 cm/s

Recommended Packing List for Australia

Based on average water temperature of 22.9°C, currents 11 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 23°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions