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Castle Rock

3.7 — based on 13 community signals
4.2 12 especies 28 colaboradores

Castle Rock is a reef dive spot near Point Lonsdale offering year-round access to diverse marine life in Australian waters.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginner

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
13.2 kn
Olas
1.56 m
Agua
13.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (17%)
Now: NW (309°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.94m

Próxima: Alta a las 04:00 (+0.87m)

+0.9 m0 m-1.1 m
▲ 04:00 · +0.87m ▼ 10:00 · -0.57m ▲ 16:00 · +0.65m ▼ 22:00 · -1.07m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.2 · high Aire PM2.51 · good 06:16 18:15
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 14.7 1.7 6 9mm
09-20 19.8 1.76 6 0mm
09-21 17.7 2.4 6 1mm
09-22 9.1 2.44 6 0mm
09-23 6.1 1.94 6 0mm
09-24 7.8 1.16 5 0mm
09-25 7.5 0.92 6 2mm

About this spot

Castle Rock delivers straightforward reef diving in the Point Lonsdale area. The site welcomes divers throughout the year, making it a reliable choice for planning a trip without seasonal constraints. The reef structure provides habitat for a range of marine species documented across 12 species observations, giving divers consistent encounters with local fauna. Access is unrestricted by marine protected area designations, simplifying logistics for dive operators and independent divers. The spot's established presence in the dive community is reflected in available video documentation from experienced visitors, offering insights into conditions and what to expect topside and below. While specific depth and visibility data aren't catalogued here, the reef's documented marine diversity suggests healthy habitat worth exploring. Local conditions vary seasonally even in year-round destinations, so checking recent reports from the diving community before your trip remains standard practice. Castle Rock suits divers seeking accessible reef exploration without complex permitting.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Australia: 61 sitios desde arrecifes de coral hasta pecios en aguas frías

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type I · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 17283km · ~3975kg · €72

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 53/100
  • Visado: e-Visa · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 16h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 9h este · 6 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

Can I dive Castle Rock year-round?

Yes. Castle Rock is diveable throughout the year, so you can plan visits based on your schedule rather than seasonal windows.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve documented species observations confirm regular marine life encounters. Local dive reports and community videos provide detailed sightings.

Do I need permits or MPA permission?

No. Castle Rock is not inside a marine protected area, so access is straightforward without special designations or restrictions.

How do I prepare for a dive here?

Check recent community videos and local dive reports for current conditions. Pair that research with standard reef dive preparation and briefings from operators familiar with Point Lonsdale.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

51 registros · 48 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Lunella undulata

Gastropoda · Turbinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×1registros

Mysta picta

Polychaeta · Phyllodocidae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 ene 2022
×1registros

Clathrina

Calcarea · Clathrinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 sept 2021
×1registros

Pyura

Ascidiacea · Pyuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 jun 2021
×1registros

Amphitrite ornata

Polychaeta · Terebellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 feb 2021
×1registros

Perinereis amblyodonta

Polychaeta · Nereididae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 sept 2013
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–1 m

Coscinasterias muricata

eleven-arm starfish
Asteroidea · Asteriidae
OBIS
Última observación:
27 mar 2003
×1registros

Haliotis rubra

Warty Ear Shell
Gastropoda · Haliotidae
OBIS
Última observación:
10 ene 2002
×1registros

Haliotis rubra

Warty Ear Shell
Gastropoda · Haliotidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 sept 1998
×1registros

Dicathais orbita

The Interwoven Purpura
Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Última observación:
22 may 1998
×1registros

Notomyrtea botanica

Bivalvia · Lucinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
31 oct 1995
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–0 m

Varicorbula gibba

Bivalvia · Corbulidae
OBIS
Última observación:
18 oct 1995
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Castle Rock on the Redboats

RedBoats Diving

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Superdkls and Sea Spirit

Scuba Diving Castle Rock Melbourne, Australia

James Myers
wind peaks Sep-Oct-Jul, calmest Mar-May-Apr, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Nov (100/100) Worst: May (0/100) Now: Sep (26/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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