

Best for beginner divers, 2-12m, shore entry, mild current.
Goode Beach is a shore dive defined by extensive seagrass beds that serve as a nursery habitat. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 2 to 12 metres and an average depth of 5 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility typically between 5 and 10 metres. Entry is via the shore, where divers should be cautious of surf and rip currents. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, sea stars, sea hares, and various crustaceans. When entering through the shore break, shuffle your feet to avoid startling stingrays. Typical dives last 45 minutes, and parking is available for visitors.
-35.08757, 117.93411
April and December tend to offer the most settled conditions, so plan your visit around those months if you can. Check the surf before entering, as rip currents can develop quickly near the shore.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 12m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
18-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, Dec
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, sea stars, sea hares, crabs, and various molluscs such as the knobbed triton. Other species noted in the vicinity include the giant cuttlefish, star octopus, and western blue devil.
Yes, Goode Beach is suitable for beginners due to its manageable depths and mild currents.
The depth at Goode Beach ranges from 2 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
This is a shore dive with parking available at the site.
April and December tend to offer the most settled conditions for diving.
Be aware of rip currents and surf near the shore. If caught in a rip, swim parallel to the shore. Additionally, shuffle your feet when entering the water to avoid startling stingrays.
Diving at Goode Beach in Albany requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Goode Beach in Albany. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 21°C.
Goode Beach in Albany typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Goode Beach in Albany typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.