Australia
Black Rock
About this Dive Site
Description
Just south of Fish Rock, Black Rock is a substantial rocky outcrop teeming with diverse marine life. Expect to see schools of rainbow runners, surgeonfish, and trevally, along with frequent sightings of turtles, rays, and the occasional grey nurse shark.
Best Time to Dive
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| 27°C | 27°C | 26°C | 24°C | 22°C | 20°C | 19°C | 20°C | 22°C | 24°C | 26°C | 27°C |
Peak Season
January, February, June, July, August, October, November, December
Jan
Summer warmth, good chance of seeing Grey Nurse Sharks
Feb
Continued good visibility and shark activity
Mar
Transitioning to autumn, still good shark sightings
Apr
Autumn diving, cooler water but still active marine life
More monthly highlights
May
Grey Nurse Sharks begin to aggregate in larger numbers
Jun
Peak Grey Nurse Shark aggregation season, often hundreds present
Jul
Continued excellent Grey Nurse Shark viewing
Aug
Late season for Grey Nurse Shark aggregations, still impressive numbers
Sep
Water warming up, returning to more general marine life
Oct
Spring bloom, good visibility and diverse marine life
Nov
Warm water, excellent visibility, chance of seeing migrating whales offshore
Dec
Summer diving, warm water, good shark sightings
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