

Best for beginner divers, 0-30m, shore entry, strong current.
Kelso Boat Ramp offers a shore entry dive featuring a wall that drops into deeper water. The site is located within the Tamar Estuary, where a tannin-stained freshwater layer creates a halocline that can affect buoyancy and visibility. Divers should expect visibility between 5 and 8 metres and be prepared for strong, unpredictable tidal currents. Due to the location at a boat ramp, boat traffic is a significant hazard, and the use of a surface marker buoy is recommended. The site is suitable for beginners, though diving at slack tide is essential to manage the current. Parking is available at the site.
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Time your dive around slack water to avoid the strongest current, and keep a close eye on boat traffic, particularly on weekends when the ramp sees heavier use.
Access is via the Kelso Boat Ramp at 20 Kelso Jetty Rd, Kelso TAS 7270. It is described as an easy shore entry.
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Depth
Up to 30m
Visibility
5-8m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
12-19°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
Yes, the site is considered suitable for beginners, though divers must be capable of managing strong tidal currents and potential buoyancy changes caused by the halocline.
The site features a wall that drops into deeper water, with depths ranging from 0 to 30 metres.
This is a shore entry site accessed via the boat ramp.
The most reliable conditions occur during the summer months of December, January, February, and March.
Divers must watch for strong tidal currents, boat traffic near the ramp, and potential buoyancy shifts due to the freshwater halocline.
Diving at Kelso Boat Ramp in Kelso requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Kelso Boat Ramp in Kelso. Water temperatures range from 12°C to 19°C.
Kelso Boat Ramp in Kelso can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Kelso Boat Ramp in Kelso typically ranges from 5 metres to 8 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.