Rapid Bay Old Jetty
Dive site
The decommissioned Old Rapid Bay Jetty is widely regarded as Australia's best leafy sea dragon dive. Dozens of leafy sea dragons drift among the pylons at depths of 3 to 10 metres, camouflaged against encrusting sponge and algae. Weedy sea dragons, big-bellied seahorses, southern blue-ringed octopus, and ornate cowfish share the structure. The calm, shallow water makes it accessible to Open Water divers while rewarding macro photographers willing to spend two hours on a single pylon.
Conditions
Depth
2 to 10 m
Good for beginners
Current
Variable
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
6 to 12 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
12 to 19°C
7mm wetsuit with hood
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Vis (m) | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Current | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
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