

Best for intermediate divers, 6-20m, boat entry, strong current.
Bass Strait offers a challenging marine environment featuring a varied topography of reefs, kelp forests, walls, and canyons. Divers can expect depths ranging from 6 to 20 metres, with an average of 13 metres. Access is exclusively by boat, located 5 kilometres from shore. Conditions are highly variable, with visibility between 12 and 40 metres and water temperatures ranging from 12C to 19C. Due to strong tidal currents, wind-driven surface conditions, and cold water, this site is suited for intermediate divers. A 7mm wetsuit or drysuit is recommended. Divers must remain vigilant regarding boat traffic, surf, and the presence of marine predators.
-40.70000, 145.73000
Summer months from December through March offer the most settled conditions and the best chance of whale encounters, so plan your trip accordingly. Always check current forecasts before heading out, and confirm surge conditions with your charter operator on the day.
Access is typically via boat, as diving occurs on offshore reefs, bommies, walls, and islands within the strait.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-20m
Visibility
12-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
12-19°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Jan
Divers frequently encounter Australian fur seals, weedy sea dragons, octopus, mosaic leatherjacket, and Maori wrasse. The area also serves as a migratory corridor for humpback, southern right, and blue whales.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the strong tidal currents, cold water temperatures, and potentially difficult surface conditions.
Depths at this site range from 6 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 13 metres.
This is a boat dive located 5 kilometres from the shore. A boat is required to access the site.
The summer months from December through March offer the most settled conditions and the best opportunity for whale encounters.
Divers should be prepared for strong tidal currents, cold water, boat traffic, and surf. Strong winds can also create difficult surface conditions.
Diving at Bass Strait in Tasmania requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Bass Strait in Tasmania. Water temperatures range from 12°C to 19°C.
Bass Strait in Tasmania can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Bass Strait in Tasmania typically ranges from 12 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.