Diving at Fortescue Bay
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Fortescue Bay

Tasman Peninsula, TAS

Water temp11-18°C
Visibility5-15m
Depth5-18m
Best timeAll year, best November to April

About Fortescue Bay

Entries from the beach drop into a mix of seagrass and reef, with kelp-covered rocks and gutters that shelter seadragons, octopus, cuttlefish and crayfish. Depths run from a few metres in the bay to around 18m at the reef edge. Sheltered and good for training.

Visibility at Fortescue Bay

Visibility at Fortescue Bay typically ranges from 5 to 15 metres, though it shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall. All year, best November to April generally offers the best conditions for diving here.

Right now: approximately 13 m, 98% confidence (updated 18:02 AEST).