[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":212},["ShallowReactive",2],{"leaderboard-total":3,"spot-seo-darlington-bay":9,"spot-darlington-bay":51},{"entries":4,"total":5,"period":6,"type":7,"generated_at":8},[],0,"all_time","reports","2026-10-03T06:32:05.526386Z",{"title":10,"description":11,"canonical_url":12,"og_image":13,"structured_data":14,"breadcrumbs":44},"Snorkeling Conditions at Darlington Bay - How's the Spot","Check snorkeling conditions at Darlington Bay, Tasmania. Excellent conditions, water 13.9°C, waves 0.42m","https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.com\u002Fspots\u002Fdarlington-bay","https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.syd1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fspots\u002Fimport_darlington-bay_0_e426dea2bfa9.jpg",[15,28],{"@context":16,"@type":17,"name":18,"description":19,"url":12,"geo":20,"address":24},"https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org","Place","Darlington Bay","Darlington Bay, on the western shore of Maria Island, is the gateway to the Maria Island Marine Reserve and offers exceptionally clear, sheltered waters ideal for snorkeling right off Darlington Be...",{"@type":21,"latitude":22,"longitude":23},"GeoCoordinates",-42.58,148.06,{"@type":25,"addressRegion":26,"addressCountry":27},"PostalAddress","Tasmania","Australia",{"@context":16,"@type":29,"name":30,"description":11,"url":12,"breadcrumb":31},"WebPage","Snorkeling Conditions at Darlington Bay",{"@context":16,"@type":32,"itemListElement":33},"BreadcrumbList",[34,39,42],{"@type":35,"position":36,"name":37,"item":38},"ListItem",1,"Home","https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.com",{"@type":35,"position":40,"name":26,"item":41},2,"https:\u002F\u002Fhowsthespot.com\u002Fexplore?region=tasmania",{"@type":35,"position":43,"name":18,"item":12},3,[45,47,49],{"label":37,"href":46},"\u002F",{"label":26,"href":48},"\u002Fexplore?region=tasmania",{"label":18,"href":50},"\u002Fspots\u002Fdarlington-bay",{"id":52,"name":18,"slug":53,"latitude":22,"longitude":23,"description":54,"difficulty":55,"image_url":13,"status":56,"tide_constituents":57,"hazard_entries":108,"access_info_structured":145,"area_boundary":127,"routes":127,"created_at":153,"updated_at":154,"today_conditions":155,"today_verdict_view":176,"images":202,"submitted_by":208,"region_name":26,"verification_status":210,"verified_at":127,"disputed":211,"verifier_count":5,"last_verified_display_name":127},"e011041a-ea9b-461b-a04c-0652a02ed61d","darlington-bay","Darlington Bay, on the western shore of Maria Island, is the gateway to the Maria Island Marine Reserve and offers exceptionally clear, sheltered waters ideal for snorkeling right off Darlington Beach and the historic jetty. Set against the backdrop of the World Heritage-listed Darlington Probation Station, this car-free island sanctuary combines rich convict history with pristine marine habitat. The bay's calm, turquoise shallows are part of a protected reserve where you can swim among reef fish, starfish, and occasional seals in water that often boasts remarkable visibility, just a step from the ferry landing.","beginner","published",{"name":58,"amplitude":74,"phase":90,"latitude":22,"model":106,"epoch":107},[59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73],"2N2","J1","K1","K2","M2","M4","MF","MM","N2","O1","P1","Q1","S1","S2","T2",[75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89],0.012381822679749327,0.008241877213529303,0.16277822150912916,0.013701895031575376,0.3010355660909589,0.004037823573869082,0.00871730539831172,0.0030689513948580624,0.08126403002715053,0.10632020487850587,0.05347068610582341,0.025207445611816762,0.01511094313386348,0.029433231318446527,0.0038880689616740834,[91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105],272.66302689165644,320.15297915942057,295.78815900795814,280.7236897891129,311.9518132725929,242.8008890771555,151.91275476038243,169.74464728281413,300.63226749302714,268.8578083132902,291.01235607975207,243.26729634378347,20.375522167741906,318.82987578767717,272.1045751779464,"EOT20","1992-01-01T00:00:00Z",[109,114,117,120,123,128,131,136,139,142],{"name":110,"description":111,"severity":112,"season_start":36,"season_end":113},"Cold Water Temperature","Tasmanian east coast waters are cool year-round; even in summer, sea temperatures rarely exceed 18°C. A wetsuit is strongly recommended.","caution",12,{"name":115,"description":116,"severity":112,"season_start":36,"season_end":113},"No Potable Water On-Site","All water on Maria Island is non-potable and must be boiled or treated before drinking. Bring your own fresh water.",{"name":118,"description":119,"severity":112,"season_start":36,"season_end":113},"Limited Facilities","There are no shops on the island and only basic composting toilets at Darlington. Bring all food, water, and supplies.",{"name":121,"description":122,"severity":112,"season_start":36,"season_end":113},"Variable Weather & Sea Conditions","Wind can pick up quickly, reducing visibility and creating choppy conditions. Check forecasts before crossing from Triabunna.",{"name":124,"description":125,"severity":126,"season_start":127,"season_end":127},"Ferry traffic","The jetty is a working ferry landing, so snorkelers must be aware of ferry movements and avoid the immediate docking area during arrivals and departures.","warning",null,{"name":129,"description":130,"severity":112,"season_start":127,"season_end":127},"No potable water","Water on Maria Island is not potable; bring your own drinking water as there are no shops on the island.",{"name":132,"description":133,"severity":112,"season_start":134,"season_end":135},"Cold Water Temperatures","Tasmanian coastal waters are cold year-round (10–18°C). A wetsuit (3-5mm) is strongly recommended for comfort and safety.",5,11,{"name":137,"description":138,"severity":112,"season_start":127,"season_end":127},"Changing Tides","Tidal currents can shift around the jetty and bay entrances, especially on an outgoing tide. Check local tide charts before entering.",{"name":140,"description":141,"severity":112,"season_start":127,"season_end":127},"Ferry schedule dependency","Access to Maria Island is by ferry only. Missing the return ferry could strand you overnight. Plan ahead.",{"name":143,"description":144,"severity":112,"season_start":127,"season_end":127},"Variable weather and swell","Weather in the Tasman Sea can change rapidly, bringing sudden wind shifts and chop to the bay.",{"directions":146,"parking":147,"facilities":148,"fees":151,"access_method":152},"Maria Island is a 30-minute ferry ride from Triabunna (75-min drive \u002F 86 km north-east of Hobart). The ferry (Encounter Maria Island) departs from the Triabunna jetty. Once on the island, Darlington Bay is a short walk from the ferry landing on the western shore.","Park at the Triabunna ferry terminal (paid parking available). No cars permitted on Maria Island — access is on foot or by bicycle.",[149,150],"toilets","drinking_water","Parks Pass required for entry to Maria Island National Park (purchase online or at Parks Tasmania). Ferry ticket additional.","snorkel_tour","2026-07-27T02:57:31.541587Z","2026-08-04T05:36:16.070677Z",{"verdict":156,"evaluated_at":157,"models":158},"go","2026-10-03T02:20:37.890544Z",[159,166,171],{"model_name":160,"is_favourable":161,"value":162,"threshold":163,"unit":164,"operator":165},"Wind Speed",true,0.85,10,"kn","lte",{"model_name":167,"is_favourable":161,"value":168,"threshold":169,"unit":170,"operator":165},"Wave Height",0.422,0.5,"m",{"model_name":172,"is_favourable":161,"value":173,"threshold":40,"unit":174,"operator":175},"Visibility",2.46,"","gte",{"verdict":156,"rating":177,"evaluated_at":157,"generated_at":157,"source":178,"confidence":179,"visibility":182,"parameters":183,"models_passed":134,"models_total":134},"Excellent","precomputed",{"level":180,"value":181},"High",100,{"score":173,"rating":127,"confidence":127},[184,186,191,194,199],{"name":167,"value":185,"label":127,"unit":170,"favourable":161,"score":43,"optimal_max":169,"marginal_max":36},0.4215369639288889,{"name":187,"value":188,"label":127,"unit":189,"favourable":161,"score":43,"optimal_max":190,"marginal_max":113},"Swell Period",4.25,"s",8,{"name":160,"value":192,"label":127,"unit":164,"favourable":161,"score":43,"optimal_max":163,"marginal_max":193},0.8533457600000001,15,{"name":195,"value":196,"label":127,"unit":197,"favourable":161,"score":43,"optimal_max":134,"marginal_max":198},"Precipitation",0.6,"mm",20,{"name":200,"value":127,"label":201,"unit":174,"favourable":161,"score":43,"optimal_max":127,"marginal_max":127},"Tidal Phase","slack",[203],{"id":204,"image_url":13,"sort_order":5,"is_primary":161,"moderation_status":205,"license":206,"license_url":207,"attribution":127,"author_name":127},"68884f55-dd24-4807-a4b3-961d2c407e4c","approved","CC BY-SA 4.0","https:\u002F\u002Fcreativecommons.org\u002Flicenses\u002Fby-sa\u002F4.0\u002F",{"display_name":209},"Daniel","unverified",false,1791009146377]