Best for beginner divers, 6-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Port Headland features a variety of natural and artificial reefs, pinnacles, and drop-offs accessible only by boat. Located 40 kilometres offshore, the site offers depths between 6 and 30 metres, with an average of 20 metres. Divers may encounter species including sea hares, crabs, and sea stars, alongside rarer sightings of bluespotted fantail rays, stonefish, and brownbanded bamboo sharks. Due to the site's proximity to an industrial port, boat traffic is a significant hazard. Tidal movements create strong currents, making slack water the preferred time for entry. Visibility is typically around 10 metres, and conditions are most manageable between July and November.
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Plan your dive around the moderate current by timing your entry at slack water, and always keep a close eye on boat traffic given the active port nearby. The calmer months from July through November generally offer the most manageable conditions.
Dive sites are offshore and require a boat. Access is weather dependent. Local operators like Gt Diving in Port Hedland may provide charter services.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-30m
Visibility
10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-31°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
Divers regularly record sea hares, crabs, and sea stars. Rarer sightings include bluespotted fantail rays, stonefish, T-bar pantechnicon dorids, black-margined nudibranchs, flatworms, jawfish, brownbanded bamboo sharks, elongate clams, abalone, and soft coral.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers must be prepared for strong tidal currents and variable visibility.
Depths range from 6 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat dive located 40 kilometres from shore. A capable boat is required to reach the site.
The best months to dive are July, August, September, October, and November, which generally offer the most manageable conditions.
Diving at Port Headland in Port Hedland requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Port Headland in Port Hedland. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 31°C.
Expect moderate currents at Port Headland in Port Hedland. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Port Headland in Port Hedland typically ranges from 10 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
