Victoria, Australia
    Port Phillip Heads

    West Middle Sand

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Protected Area

    Port Phillip Heads

    Why dive here

    With 129+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and great white sharks - West Middle Sand offers some of Victoria's richest diving. Water ranges 13-20°C, warmest January, February, March.

    Best timeJan–Mar
    WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Blue Whales, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales and Great White Sharks · 129+ species recorded
    Water13-20°C · warmest January, February, March
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    West Middle Sand is a dive site in Victoria, Australia.

    Safety Notes

    Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for West Middle Sand

    West Middle Sand Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for West Middle Sand, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-38.3, 144.7) (0km away)

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    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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