Birthday Beach Suggest edit

Australia Suggest · Queensland Suggest

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

12Max dive depth

12.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

September to AprilBest months

24.0–28.0 °CWater (summer)

18.0–23.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Birthday Beach is a scenic dive site located on the Capricorn Islands in Queensland, Australia. Known for its beautiful sandy beaches and vibrant marine life, it offers divers a chance to explore a variety of underwater ecosystems.

The dive site features coral reefs, rocky outcrops, and sandy bottoms, providing habitats for diverse marine species. Divers can expect to see colorful corals, schools of tropical fish, and possibly larger marine animals such as turtles and rays.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 18.0–23.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand coral rock Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting conditions are during mid-morning; consider using a wide-angle lens for capturing marine life.

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