Hunter, NSW

Bass Point South

Shore Dive Beginner

About Bass Point South

This is one for flat conditions and experienced divers. Features a rocky entry and steep drop-off to 25 m. Expect rugged reef terrain and abundant marine life.

Live Conditions
Score
Azure™ Visibility
Predicted
Wave Height
Offshore
Wind
Knots

Bass Point South Weather Forecast

About this forecast

7-day weather forecast for Newcastle, NSW sourced from Open-Meteo. Daily high/low temperatures, conditions and rain probability.

Bass Point South Swell Forecast

Bass Point South site-specific wave heights — Pelagic Hadal Conditions Intelligence™
About this forecast

Site-specific wave heights adjusted for Bass Point South's exposure, orientation and depth profile. Colour bands: green = ideal, orange = marginal, red = undiveable.

Bass Point South Tide Chart

Tide times and optimal dive windows — Bass Point South, Hunter
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Today's tide chart with optimal dive windows highlighted in green. Upgrade to Essential or Pro to unlock the 5-day tide chart.

Experience
Intermediate
Best Vis
14m
Rating
★★★★
Site Exposure
NNEESESSWWNW
Full exposure
Protected
Site Exposure
Open Coast
Full exposure E–SSW.
Protection Level2/5
Tide SensitivityNot tide dependent
Runoff ImpactOcean beach — clears fast

Bass Point South Location

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Site Brief
Water Temperature
Summer 20–23 °C | Winter 15–17 °C
Common Questions
Is Bass Point South suitable for beginners?
Bass Point South is best suited to intermediate divers with at least 20–30 logged dives and comfortable buoyancy control.
What is the visibility like at Bass Point South?
Pelagic's Azure™ model predicts an expected visibility of around 14m at Bass Point South. Visibility varies with swell, rainfall and tidal conditions — check the live prediction above before heading out.
What is the water temperature at Bass Point South?
Summer 20–23 °C | Winter 15–17 °C — summer to winter range. A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for winter, while a 3mm or shorty is fine in summer.
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