The dive
After entering, drop beneath the waves to about 8 metres. After a short swim the bottom falls away to 13 metres, covered in huge boulders with fish hiding in every gap.
Keep heading south-east and you reach the line where rock meets sand, at around 25 metres. The rocks here are thick with sponges and ascidians. Look for wobbegongs, cuttlefish, bullseyes, roughies and blue devilfish. A little deeper you may find pygmy pipehorses, if you have a sharp eye.
There’s a lot to see here, and it takes several visits to see it all.
Getting in and out
You enter and exit from the point, off the rocks. This is the hardest part of the dive and the reason the site is rated for experienced divers. Go with a buddy or guide who has dived it before and knows the entry and exit.
Conditions and tips
Typical visibility is about 13 metres.
New to Sydney shore diving? Start with a calmer site such as Gordon’s Bay, also in Clovelly.
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Sydney shore dives
Guided shore dives in the Eastern Suburbs, Kurnell and at Shelly Beach, Manly.
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What you might see
- Sydney pygmy pipehorseA tiny, perfectly camouflaged relative of the seahorse, found only around Sydney.
- Wobbegong sharkA carpet shark so well camouflaged that divers swim right past it.
- Eastern blue devilA shy, brilliantly coloured fish that lives in caves and under ledges.
- Giant cuttlefishThe world’s largest cuttlefish, and a master of colour change.
Nearby sites
- Shore dive · Clovelly Gordon’s BayA calm, sheltered bay just north of Coogee, protected by an offshore reef. Easy entry and an underwater nature trail make it a favourite for new divers and night dives.14 m
- Shore dive · La Perouse Bare IslandBare Island juts out from the mainland at La Perouse and is reached on foot along a long wooden walkway. Several dives are possible around the island, so it rewards repeat visits.20 m
- Shore dive · Shellharbour Bushrangers BayOne of the South Coast’s most popular shore dives, at Bass Point Reserve near Shellharbour, about 90 minutes south of Sydney. Easy access, sheltered water and grey nurse sharks make the drive worth it.18 m
- Shore dive · Watsons Bay Camp CoveAn easy shore dive from the beach at Watsons Bay, inside Sydney Harbour. A shallow wall with swim-throughs and overhangs makes it a relaxed dive for any certified diver.19 m
