Ricketts Point
Protected Area
Ricketts Point
Why dive here
With 129+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and great white sharks - Ricketts Point offers some of Victoria's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 13-20°C, warmest January, February, March.
Rickett’s Point is a vibrant, shallow shore dive ideal for all experience levels. Explore kelp-covered reefs, colourful sponges, stingrays, and playful fish as you navigate calm conditions and photogenic rock formations-perfect for relaxed underwater exploring, training, and macro photography. Maximum depth: 4m. Average visibility: 6m. Expect to see stingrays, leatherjackets, squid, and abundant reef fish. The reefs are covered in kelp, seagrass beds, sponges, and colourful algae, creating a rich habitat.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ricketts Point
Ricketts Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ricketts Point, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-38.3, 144.7) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
15°C
58°F · Range: 13.4–16.3°C
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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