Conditions referenceSeason, water and visibilityBest Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov · Mild current · 17–24°C (coldest Jul, warmest Jan)
- Current
- Mild
- Water temperature
- 17–24°C (coldest Jul, warmest Jan)
- Visibility
- 3–20m: Rain, swell and plankton drive large day-to-day changes.
- Experience
- Sheltered shore sites suit Open Water divers.
01 · Marine life
What you may see
Sightings are never guaranteed. The bars show typical likelihood by month.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible year-round; no unsupported peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible year-round; no unsupported peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Resident habitat association; individual sightings are never guaranteed.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Possible year-round; no unsupported peak is applied.
See all 8 species
02 · Dive sites
Dive sites worth knowing
A starting point, not a ranking. Conditions decide what works on the day.
Bare Island
Bare Island: Bridge-access shore entry.
3–18m · Mild current
Blue Fish Point
Blue Fish Point: Exposed headland.
12–30m · Strong current
Magic Point
Magic Point: Grey nurse shark critical habitat.
14–24m · Moderate current
See all 4 dive sites
03 · LogisticsGetting there and costsEasy. Fly to SYD. Typical trip $.
Route overview
Easy
Day trips from a coastal base, about 1h from the airport.
Airport options
SYD
Sydney Airport
About 20–60 minutes by road depending on site and traffic
Typical trip cost
$
under $2,000
Per person, excluding international flights.
- Independent shore diving is inexpensive; guided shore and two-dive boat trips commonly add equipment, guide and parking costs.