

Best for beginner divers, 4-25m, shore entry, mild current.
Inscription Point in Kurnell is a versatile shore dive featuring a reef system, kelp forests, and wall topography. Depths range from 4 to 25 metres, with an average of 8 metres. Divers frequently encounter Weedy Seadragons, Pygmy Pipehorses, and Pot-bellied Seahorses. Port Jackson sharks are common, particularly between July and September. The site is suitable for beginners, though access requires navigating a significant number of stairs and an uneven rock platform. While the site is protected from southerly swells, divers must remain vigilant regarding boat traffic and potential surge. Visibility varies between 3 and 20 metres, and mild currents allow for drift diving on incoming tides.
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Arrive early on calm mornings to catch the best visibility before any boat traffic or wind chop picks up, and keep a close eye on the surface throughout your dive as vessels regularly use this area.
The site is located within Kamay Botany Bay National Park, which requires an entry fee ($8 per vehicle). Parking is available at the Inscription Point car park. Access to the water is via a set of steps or by walking along the rocks from Commemoration Flat.
Access requires descending a significant number of stairs and walking over an uneven rock platform, making it unsuitable for individuals with mobility issues.
Recorded at this site
Depth
4-25m
Visibility
3-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
18-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Dec
Divers regularly encounter Weedy Seadragons, Pygmy Pipehorses, and Pot-bellied Seahorses. Other species include Port Jackson sharks, Red-fingered Anglerfish, and various nudibranchs like the Splendid Goniobranch.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though the entry requires descending many stairs and walking over an uneven rock platform, which may be challenging.
The depth ranges from 4 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
This is primarily a shore dive, with entry from the shore. A drift dive is also possible on an incoming tide.
Yes, the site is well-suited for snorkelling, with a rating of 5 out of 5.
The site can be visited throughout the year, with all months from January to December listed as suitable times.
Diving at Inscription Point (Kurnell) in Kurnell requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Inscription Point (Kurnell) in Kurnell. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 23°C.
Inscription Point (Kurnell) in Kurnell typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Inscription Point (Kurnell) in Kurnell typically ranges from 3 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.