The dive
Freshwater has wonderful reef structure and plenty of typical Sydney marine life. For advanced divers, two large reef structures lie east of the point, reaching a maximum of 20 m.
Of all the shore sites we dive, Freshwater is the one that most consistently gives the best shore diving in Sydney.
Through the year
- Summer: Sydney’s biggest population of southern eagle rays.
- Autumn: giant cuttlefish.
- Spring: Port Jackson sharks.
Getting in and out
See our guided shore dives for how guided dives run.
Conditions and tips
The deeper reefs east of the point are for advanced divers. Plan your air so you have plenty left for the swim back to shore.
Dive it with us
The trip
Sydney shore dives
Guided shore dives in the Eastern Suburbs, Kurnell and at Shelly Beach, Manly.
See the tripWhere it is
What you might see
Nearby sites
- Shore dive · Mosman Clifton GardensA Sydney Harbour shore dive at Mosman and a favourite with underwater photographers. This is a muck dive: you slow down and look closely for small, unusual critters.30 m
- Shore dive · Cabbage Tree Bay Fairy BowerA shore dive off the ocean-side path between Manly Beach and Shelly Beach, named after the little penguins found here. Big boulders, a long reef and a good chance of sharks.10 m
- Shore dive · Cabbage Tree Bay Shelly BeachA sheltered, west-facing cove inside Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, and one of the easiest shore dives in Sydney to navigate. Follow the rock wall out, and the wall brings you home.14 m
- Boat dive · North Head Blue Fish PointA relaxed dive on the northern side of North Head, and a great place to see weedy seadragons.24 m
