Five Mile Bay
About Five Mile Bay
A convenient shore dive with good amenities nearby, including parking, toilets, and a grassy area for gearing up. The entry is sandy and easy, with sand extending about 50 m offshore before the bottom slopes gradually down beyond 27 m. Navigation is straightforward. Visibility is generally good over the sand, with some silting around the drop-off.
Where Is Five Mile Bay?
Five Mile Bay Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 27m
Depth Note
Gentle slope down to 27 m+, with sand flats extending ~50 m offshore before the drop-off.
Typical Conditions
Generally good clarity over the sand, with some silt near the drop-off. Can be choppy when exposed to wind; calmer with light easterly (offshore) winds.
Safety & Access At Five Mile Bay
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
The site is exposed to most wind directions and can become choppy in stronger winds. More suitable conditions are with winds under 8 knots and easterly (offshore).
Local Intel For Five Mile Bay
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Simple navigation with a sandy area leading to a gentle slope down past 27 m.
Five Mile Bay Dive Conditions Planner
Use the planner to scan this week, inspect today in local time, and understand how exposure shapes conditions at Five Mile Bay.
Exposure Profile at Five Mile Bay
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Recent Logged Visits At Five Mile Bay
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 Five Mile Bay
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Five Mile Bay Guide - Sources and Updates
Last Updated
Know this site? Improve Spot Details.
