Norman Bay South
Wilsons Promontory · Australia
Boulder field and granite reef dive site located at the southern end of Norman Bay on the western side of Wilson's Promontory. Boulders slope down to sandy bottom at approximately 18 metres depth. Large granite formations create small swim throughs and overhangs in shallow water. Accessible by boat and used by recreational diving operators as a reliable site with varied depths suitable for divers building experience.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 18 m
Good for beginners
Current
Often strong
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
6 to 11 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
12 to 20°C
7mm wetsuit or drysuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 |
| Vis (m) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Strong | Strong | Strong | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Eastern Blue Groper
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Port Jackson Shark
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Draughtboard Shark
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Australian Fur Seal
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Wrasse
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Giant Sponge
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear