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Julian Rocks, Hugo's Trench
Byron Bay, NSW
Water temp17-26 °C
Visibility5-20 m (average about 8 m)
Depth8-17 m
Best timeYear-round; June-August peak for grey nurse sharks; sheltered from the strong northerlies of September-December
Two parallel trenches (Hugo's and False Trench) with sheer walls, swim-through gaps and nudibranchs; grey nurse sharks in winter, shelter when current runs.
Visibility at Julian Rocks, Hugo's Trench
Visibility at Julian Rocks, Hugo's Trench typically ranges from 5 to 20 metres, though it shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall. Year-round; June-August peak for grey nurse sharks; sheltered from the strong northerlies of September-December generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
Right now: approximately 4 m, 98% confidence (updated 23:39 AEDT).
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