Emerald Beach lies on the Coffs Coast of New South Wales, with diving taking place in the Pacific Ocean across a mix of inshore and offshore reef systems. The seven sites in our database range from the shallow rock pools at the beach itself to the deeper walls and canyon systems at South Solitary Island and Grouper Island, reaching down to around thirty metres. Grey nurse sharks, giant cuttlefish, spotted wobbegongs, and green sea turtles are among the species recorded here. Water temperatures are warmest in late summer and coolest in mid-winter, with conditions varying notably between sheltered shore sites and exposed offshore sites that suit intermediate divers.
Monthly water temperature across Emerald Beach's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Water is warmest from late summer into autumn and coolest in mid-winter. Visibility at offshore sites such as Northern Gutters can vary widely depending on swell and rainfall, while the rock pools provide a consistently accessible entry-level option.
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Water temperature around Emerald Beach ranges from about 20°C in August to 26°C in February, based on satellite sea-temperature data for its dive sites.
In the warm season (about 26°C) a 3mm full suit is comfortable in Emerald Beach; in the coldest months (about 20°C) step up to a 5mm suit.
Fin maps 7 sites in Emerald Beach (6 scuba diving sites and 3 snorkelling spots, with some suited to both).
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