Dive-site story
Tucked inside North Harbour just off Manly, this sheltered cove provides an accessible shore dive characterized by sandy shallows, scattered boulder formations, and patches of seagrass. Divers typically navigate along the rocky western headland or examine the tidal swimming net structure, both of which serve as habitats for cryptic critters.
Reliable habitat for finding White's seahorses clinging to kelp fronds and net pilings
Sheltered harbor conditions that remain fishable and diveable when coastal ocean swells pick up
Night diving opportunities to see active cephalopods and nocturnal rays
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late autumn through winter generally brings the clearest water conditions to Sydney Harbour, alongside visiting breeding sharks.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White's SeahorseHippocampus whitei | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted WobbegongOrectolobus maculatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant CuttlefishSepia apama | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Port Jackson SharkHeterodontus portusjacksoni | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Gloomy OctopusOctopus tetricus | Common |
Marine forecast
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