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Julian Rocks, The Nursery
Byron Bay, NSW
Water temp17-26 °C
Visibility5-20 m (average about 8 m)
Depth6-12 m
Best timeYear-round; December-April for leopard sharks (they leave around May)
Shallow, sheltered mooring area on the western side of Julian Rocks where most dives start: turtles, wobbegongs, octopus, tropical reef fish and summer leopard sharks.
Visibility at Julian Rocks, The Nursery
Visibility at Julian Rocks, The Nursery typically ranges from 5 to 20 metres, though it shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall. Year-round; December-April for leopard sharks (they leave around May) generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
Right now: approximately 5 m, 98% confidence (updated 23:39 AEDT).
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