

Best for beginner divers, 12-27m, boat entry, moderate current.
Henry Head is a boat-accessible reef and wall dive located 300 metres off La Perouse. The site features depths ranging from 12 to 27 metres, averaging 17 metres. Divers encounter a variety of marine life, including the eastern blue groper, green moray, and various seahorses and pipehorses. The topography consists of walls and reef structures covered in sponges and sea squirts. Conditions vary, with visibility between 3 and 25 metres and moderate currents. This site is suitable for beginners, though it requires careful planning around tides and nearby shipping traffic. It is best dived on an incoming tide, with drift diving common.
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The site dives best between July and October when visibility tends to improve and the cooler water brings out the more unusual species like eastern blue devilfish. Keep an eye on current direction before descending, as conditions can shift and boat traffic in the area means surfacing well away from your entry point needs a plan.
Shore access requires entry from Botany Bay National Park. Parking is available at the Cape Banks section car park off Anzac Parade, La Perouse.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-27m
Visibility
3-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-23°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Divers can encounter eastern blue groper, green moray, pot-bellied seahorse, weedy seadragon, pygmy pipehorse, and Port Jackson shark, among other species.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers must be aware of moderate currents and boat traffic near the shipping channel.
The depth ranges from 12 to 27 metres, with an average depth of 17 metres.
Henry Head is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
The best months to dive Henry Head are July, August, September, and October, when visibility often improves.
Diving at Henry Head in La Perouse requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Henry Head in La Perouse. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 23°C.
Expect moderate currents at Henry Head in La Perouse. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Henry Head in La Perouse typically ranges from 3 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.