

Best for intermediate divers, 12-18m, boat entry.
Billy's Basin is a cave dive located off Cottesloe, Australia, requiring boat access. The site features a cave structure with depths ranging from 12 to 18 metres, averaging 12 metres. Visibility is variable, typically between 10 and 30 metres. Due to the overhead environment and variable currents, this site is suited for intermediate divers with solid buoyancy control. Divers must be aware of hazards including boat traffic, potential entanglement from discarded fishing lines, and the overhead environment. A torch and surface marker buoy are essential equipment for this dive. Plan your visit around calmer current windows during the spring and autumn months.
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Plan your dive around the calmer current windows in autumn and spring, particularly March to May and September to November, as variable current inside a cave environment demands more air and attention than open-water sites. Boat traffic in the area is real, so deploy your SMB early and ascend close to your charter vessel.
The site is accessed via boat, approximately 5km west of Mindarie Marina. Western Blue Dive Charters is a known operator that visits this site.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
12-18m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
19-23°C
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the overhead cave environment and variable currents.
The site depths range from 12 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Billy's Basin requires boat access; divers should deploy a surface marker buoy and ascend close to their charter vessel.
The best months to dive are March, April, May, September, October, and November.
Diving at Billy's Basin in Mindarie requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Billy's Basin in Mindarie. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 23°C.
The best months to visit Billy's Basin in Mindarie are March, April, May, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Billy's Basin in Mindarie typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.