Halifax is a dive site in New South Wales, Australia. Typically most favorable Sep · from 2 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Ceratosoma amoenum, Trachurus novaezelandiae, and Latropiscis purpurissatus. Recent reports put the water around 19°C (67°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
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First light 5:30 · Sunrise 5:54 · Sunset 17:40
Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.6 km from site · graded 13h ago
Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.
Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.
No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.
Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.
What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.
September and November havetypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.
Based on 1 year of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.
Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.
Yellowtail ScadTrachurus novaezelandiaeCommonly seen
Sergeant BakerLatropiscis purpurissatusOccasionally seen
T-bar Pantechnicon DoridCeratosoma trilobatumOccasionally seen
Longhorn CowfishLactoria cornutaOccasionally seen
Yellowfin SeabreamAcanthopagrus latusOccasionally seen
Yellow BoxfishOstracion cubicusCommonly seen
LionfishPterois volitansCommonly seenAchoerodus viridis recorded here Apr–May, Jul (3 records)
most recent 2016
Atypichthys strigatus recorded here Apr–May, Jul (3 records)
most recent 2016
Cheilodactylus fuscus recorded here Apr–May, Jul (3 records)
most recent 2016
Orectolobus maculatus recorded here Mar–Apr, Dec (3 records)
most recent 2016
Brachaelurus waddi recorded here Apr, Jul (2 records)
most recent 2016
Ceratosoma amoenum recorded here Dec (2 records)
most recent 2016
Enoplosus armatus recorded here Apr, Jul (2 records)
most recent 2016
Myliobatis aquila recorded here Mar (2 records)
most recent 2015
Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.
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Data updated July 2026
A dive site in Australia.
No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.
Divers at Halifax in Australia commonly report sightings of Ceratosoma amoenum, Trachurus novaezelandiae, Latropiscis purpurissatus, Heniochus acuminatus, and Ceratosoma trilobatum. Ceratosoma amoenum and Trachurus novaezelandiae are recorded as common sightings, while Latropiscis purpurissatus, Heniochus acuminatus, and Ceratosoma trilobatum are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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