thedivespot.com.au · Guide Pdf
Guidebook snippet on bommies, seagrass, kelp, and coral cover.
Dive Spot Guide•
The Cables
The Cables is an offshore Albany boat dive over cable-tangled bommies.
FreedivingScuba DivingBoatBeginner
Reef
Make this a real next stop
Save it, log a dive, or explore nearby on the map.
Save it to come back later
The Cables is boat-only from Albany, with mild current and a good fit for Open Water divers who stay tidy around lines.
About The Cables
The Cables is an offshore Albany boat dive built around an old communications cable tangled through a maze of bommies. The structure mixes coral-covered rock, seagrass, and kelp, so the route feels compact rather than expansive. It suits Open Water divers and above, but tidy buoyancy and line awareness matter around the cable runs. Plan the run on settled sea-state days and expect temperate reef life.
•
Research Estimate At The Cables
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is The Cables?
This spotNearby spots
Community sourced coordinates.
The Cables Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 28m
Depth Note
Published guides vary slightly on the average depth, but they broadly agree on an 8-28m site envelope with a low-teens average.
Best Season
Year-round; the easiest days are when Albany seas are settled.
Typical Conditions
Moderate visibility, mild current, and an offshore boat-dive setup.
Safety & Access At The Cables
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Entanglement risk
Safety Notes
Cable runs create entanglement risk; keep gear streamlined and maintain awareness around the tangle.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; usually run from Albany marina.
Local Intel For The Cables
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The route is a boat drop over compact bommies and cable runs, comfortable for Open Water divers and above.
Freediving
The shallower sections can suit breath-hold training or experienced freedivers, but the cable runs reward precise positioning.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; most of the interest sits below a casual surface swim.
The Cables Dive Conditions Planner
Use the planner to scan this week, inspect today in local time, and understand how exposure shapes conditions at The Cables.
Current Snapshot
No data
🌥️Variable
Sunrise
No data
Time
No data
Sunset
No data
Surface / Entry
Wind No data · Tide No data
Sea State
Swell No data · Period unavailable
Visibility Outlook
Rain chance No data
Wind
No data
Swell
No data
Exposure Profile at The Cables
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Exposure Note
Hourly forecast data is not available yet.
Wildlife at The Cables
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At The Cables
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
No Dive Logs Yet
Be the first to log a dive at this spot and share your experience!
Dive Spot Log Averages At The Cables
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
Loading nearby spots...
The Cables Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
The Cables Guide - Sources and Updates
Last Updated
Research Sources
www.albany.wa.gov.au · Official
City of Albany news item showing local scuba-program support with South Coast Diving Supplies.
www.divealbany.com.au · Operator
Local operator page with charter support and year-round diving in Albany.
Know this site? Improve Spot Details.
