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Melville Cove

Sheltered Port Gore bay used for training dives.

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Easy boat-access bay with a sandy bottom, a central mooring line, and low-visibility training conditions.

About Melville Cove

Melville Cove is a sheltered Port Gore training bay with sandy bottom, a central mooring line, and calm-water dive opportunities.

Research Estimate At Melville Cove

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

VisibilityVisibility: 3m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedFew visitors
Current StrengthNo current
Surge StrengthFlat calm

Where Is Melville Cove?

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Melville Cove Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

Up to 6m

Depth Note

The mooring line bottoms out at about 6 m.

Best Season

Calm, settled weather windows and night-training sessions.

Typical Conditions

Sheltered bay with sandy bottom, low visibility, and a central mooring line.

Safety & Access At Melville Cove

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Low visibility

Safety Notes

A good training site, but low visibility and night-diving conditions call for close buddy discipline.

Local Intel For Melville Cove

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Scuba

Suitable for beginner and training dives, with a mooring line to about 6 m; also described as a great night dive.

Melville Cove Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at Melville Cove

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Recent Logged Visits At Melville Cove

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Dive Spot Log Averages At Melville Cove

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Avg. Visibility3m
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