Australia

Bass Point

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Bass Point is a coastal area in New South Wales, Australia, along the South Pacific coast. It isn’t a major dive hub, but the nearby coast along the Coral Sea offers accessible day-trip diving from local centers to nearby reefs and rocky reefs typical of the NSW coast. With several local dive sites in the wider region, access is straightforward from the townships along the coast, and divers commonly explore temperate reef habitats, macro life, and some shallow sites suitable for beginners via nearby operators. Overall, Bass Point serves more as a gateway point for divers visiting coastal NSW than as a primary diving destination itself.

Essential information for traveling in Australia

About Australia

Sea
Coral Sea, Great Australian Bight, Gulf of Mexi...
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Languages
EN
Demonym
Australian
Phone prefix
+61

Practicalities

Currency
AUD
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type I
Airports
SYD MEL BNE OOL PER

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Bass Point

Nearby Dive Sites (8)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Bass Point

The best time to dive in Bass Point

The best months to dive in Bass Point are from October to November. Temperatures are confortable (18-19°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
21 °C
02 - Feb.
22 °C
03 - Mar.
21 °C
04 - Apr.
18 °C
05 - May
15 °C
06 - Jun.
11 °C
07 - Jul.
12 °C
08 - Aug.
13 °C
09 - Sept.
16 °C
10 - Oct.
18 °C
11 - Nov.
19 °C
12 - Dec.
21 °C

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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