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Arthur Bay

Arthur Bay

Queensland, Australia

Depth
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8m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner


About Arthur Bay

A very well known site and often dived by divers from all over. Arthur Bay is a well protected Shore dive with a maximum depth of only 8 meters. Sandy slope runs down to where you will find the beautiful remains of an old dredge. This bay is rich in marine and coral life depsite the depth. Very exciting dive.

Arthur Bay Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Other, Rock, Reef

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

8m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O2

6% at 6m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Angel Fish
  • Cods
  • Groupers
  • Pelagic Fish
  • Rays
  • Seargent Majors
  • Surgeon Fish
  • Sweetlips
  • Turtles
  • Various
  • Wrasse
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Deceptive Entry Openings — Openings may become restrictive inside due to angle, collapse, or corrosion.

  • Surge-Induced Internal Silt Shift — Internal surge can move silt and debris without direct contact.

  • Partial Overhead Environment — Many wrecks limit direct ascent even without full penetration.

  • Fine Rust Particle Silt-Out — Disturbed rust particles can rapidly reduce visibility.

  • Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

  • Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

  • Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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