Planula Divers Retreat, Byron Bay

Grey Nurse Sharks were still hanging out at Julian Rocks. A sea snake was sighted swimming mid-water. It might have been a bit lost, as this is not a common sight. Large stingrays, Blue Gropers, goatfish, bullseyes, wobbegongs and, of course, turtles Weather Summery weather with some really nice balmy evenings. Northerly winds for most of the [...]

The Grey Nurse Shark season officially comes to an end this month, but there were still a few around. Divers saw up to three individuals on a dive. Plenty of turtles, wobbegongs, bullseyes, Brown Sweetlips, moray eels and colourful nudibranchs Weather A few overcast days with a little rain most afternoons and nights. Some strong winds. [...]

Grey Nurse Sharks are still around. Besides the turtles, Blue Gropers, anemonefish, goatfish and large stingrays a sea snake was spotted. Weather Summery days, but temperaatures still a bit below average. Cool nights Sea Nice and calm this week Water temperature 21 – 23°C Visibility Improved visibility from last week with a top of 20 meters.

Weather Cloudy and strong northerly winds at the beginning of the week. A hailstorm on Wednesday! Winds turned with very cool S/SW winds, but sunny skies Sea Rough, with two days of diving cancelled. Water temperature 21 – 22°C Visibility Low visibility: 5 – 8 meters