Australia

Shoal Bay

Shoal Bay - photo 1

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Shoal Bay is a coastal town in New South Wales, Australia. It’s not a major diving hub on the national scale, but the surrounding coast along the Coral Sea offers access to local sites and beginner-friendly diving opportunities. With 13 dive sites in the broader area, divers commonly explore nearby inlets, sheltered reefs, and shallow areas suitable for training and recreational dives. Access is typically via day trips from regional centers along the coast, with water temperatures generally warm to temperate and visibility variable depending on conditions. Since there are no dedicated dive centers listed in the immediate record, explore nearby towns for centers offering courses, gear rental, and guided dives.

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 Shoal Bay

Nearby Dive Sites (13)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Shoal Bay

The best time to dive in Shoal Bay

The best months to dive in Shoal Bay are from October to November. Temperatures are confortable (20-22°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
23 °C 23 °C 4/10
02 - Feb.
23 °C 22 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
22 °C 22 °C 5/10
04 - Apr.
19 °C 23 °C 6/10
05 - May
17 °C 21 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
12 °C 19 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
12 °C 18 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
13 °C 18 °C 5/10
09 - Sept.
17 °C 19 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
20 °C 20 °C 8/10
11 - Nov.
22 °C 21 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
22 °C 22 °C 7/10

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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