

Best for beginner divers, 5-8m, shore entry, mild current.
Gull Rock Beach is a shore-entry site in Western Australia suitable for beginner divers. The area features a combination of reef and wreck structures at depths ranging from 5 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 5 and 10 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 18C and 21C throughout the year. Entry requires navigating a shore break, where shuffling feet is recommended to avoid sharp coral and rocks. Parking is available on-site, facilitating easy access for gear setup. Typical dives last approximately 30 minutes.
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Time your entry between sets when the surf is up, and wear booties to protect your feet on the shore entry. Parking is available on site, so there is no need to haul gear far.
The park is located in Albany. Tracks in the park offer access to high vantage points and the beach.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-8m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
18-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Yes, the site is well-suited for beginners due to its shallow depths and mild currents.
The site ranges from 5 to 8 metres in depth, with an average depth of 5 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive. Divers should shuffle their feet when entering and exiting through the shore break to avoid sharp coral and rocks.
Hazards include sharp coral and surf. It is advised to time entries between sets when surf is present and wear booties for protection.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Gull Rock Beach in Albany. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 21°C.
Gull Rock Beach in Albany typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Gull Rock Beach in Albany typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.