

Best for beginner divers, 5-18m, shore entry, mild current.
La Perouse Point offers a shore-accessible reef and kelp forest environment suitable for beginners. Divers typically explore depths between 5 and 18 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. The topography features rocky ledges, swim-throughs, and small caves at the base of the island structure. Entry is from the shore, where divers should shuffle their feet to avoid sharp rocks. Conditions include mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 25 metres. Hazards include boat traffic, surge, and potential kelp entanglement. Divers should maintain good buoyancy control when navigating the island's structures. Parking is available at the site, and night diving is permitted.
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Visit on a calm weekday morning when boat traffic is lightest and the water tends to settle after any overnight swell. Booties and reef gloves are worth packing given the sharp coral and potential for kelp entanglement on the way in.
La Perouse is near Maroubra, accessible via Anzac Parade. The park entry gate is closed to vehicles between 7pm and 5am all year.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-18m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
18-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Aug, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering a shore-accessible reef dive that allows for building confidence in shallower depths.
The site ranges from 5 to 18 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a shore dive. Divers should shuffle their feet upon entry to avoid sharp rocks.
The best months to dive at La Perouse Point are August and October.
Diving at La Perouse Point in Maroubra requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at La Perouse Point in Maroubra. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit La Perouse Point in Maroubra are August and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
La Perouse Point in Maroubra typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at La Perouse Point in Maroubra typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.