

Best for beginner divers, 3-8m, shore entry, moderate current.
Bass and Flinders Point in Cronulla is a shallow drift dive and snorkel site featuring a rocky reef and wall topography. Divers and snorkellers typically experience depths between 3 and 8 metres. The site is accessed from the shore, with a moderate current on an outgoing tide carrying visitors toward Oak Park. Visibility generally ranges from 5 to 10 metres. The area is subject to surge, particularly with north-easterly swells exceeding 1.4 metres. Divers should remain vigilant regarding boat traffic and potential entanglement from discarded fishing lines. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms.
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Plan your dive during the cooler months from May through September when conditions tend to be more settled and visibility is at its best. Arrive at Bass and Flinders at high slack water to give yourself time to kit up before the current picks up and carries you comfortably toward Oak Park.
The dive requires a car shuffle. One car is left at the exit point at Oak Park (Jibbon Street), and divers drive to the entry point at the end of Gowrie Street, near the Bass and Flinders monument. Entry is from the rock platform.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-8m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
18-24°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
51 min
Best Time
Year-round
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its shallow depth and the ease of the drift dive.
The depth ranges from 3 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 6 metres.
Yes, this site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with a snorkel rating of 4 out of 5.
This is a shore entry site.
The site can be visited year-round, though conditions are often more settled with better visibility from May through September.
Diving at Bass and Flinders Point in Cronulla requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Bass and Flinders Point in Cronulla. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 24°C.
Expect moderate currents at Bass and Flinders Point in Cronulla. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Bass and Flinders Point in Cronulla typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.