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Misery Beach

Albany, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Pristine sand beach with clear water and granite backdrop.

Shore Access
5m Avg Depth
10m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is famous for its award-winning topside beauty, featuring pristine white sand and a dramatic granite backdrop. Underwater, divers can explore the clear, calm waters around the granite formations which provide a habitat for a variety of temperate marine life. Its sheltered nature makes it an exceptionally serene and easy dive, perfect for photography and relaxed exploration.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

shore divebeginner friendlysnorkelinggranite formationscold watermacro photographyscenicaustraliaalbany

Marine Life

Western Blue Devilboarfishcuttlefishvarious wrasseblue-ringed octopusseagrass bedssponges

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Calm, sheltered, and clear conditions with easy shore access make it perfect for novices and snorkelers.

Hazards:
marine life
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 18.0°C

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