

Best for intermediate divers, 10-36m, boat entry, moderate current.
Edith Breakers is a reef site located 1000 metres offshore from Seal Rocks, New South Wales. This site features a complex topography of reef and caves, with depths ranging from 10 to 36 metres and an average depth of 25 metres. Due to the presence of caves and strong currents that can exceed 3 knots, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Boat access is required, and a surface marker buoy is essential for safe ascents due to active boat traffic. Divers should time their entry around slack water to manage the variable currents. Visibility at the site typically ranges between 10 and 30 metres.
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The current here can strengthen quickly, so time your dive around slack water if possible and keep a close eye on your depth, as the reef drops well beyond beginner range. Boat traffic is active at this site, so a surface marker buoy is essential when ascending.
The site is accessed via boat, typically with dive charters operating out of nearby towns such as Forster.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-36m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
19-23°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Year-round
The site is known for sightings of grey nurse, wobbegong, and Port Jackson sharks, alongside fish species including kingfish, snapper, yellowtail, and silver sweep.
No, Edith Breakers is recommended for intermediate divers due to the presence of caves, strong currents, and depths that drop well beyond beginner range.
The depth ranges from 10 to 36 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat dive located 1000 metres from the shore, and a boat is required to reach the site.
Diving is possible year-round, with the site accessible from January through December.
Hazards include strong currents, entanglement risks, overhead environments within the caves, sharp coral, and the presence of sharks.
Diving at Edith Breakers in Seal Rocks requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Edith Breakers in Seal Rocks. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 23°C.
Expect moderate currents at Edith Breakers in Seal Rocks. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Edith Breakers in Seal Rocks typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.