

Best for beginner divers, 1-22m, shore entry, moderate current.
Lilli Pilli in Cronulla is a versatile shore-entry site featuring a mix of reef, wall, and artificial reef structures. Suitable for beginners, the site offers depths ranging from 1 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of moderate currents and variable visibility between 3 and 15 metres. The site is best navigated on an incoming tide, with optimal visibility occurring at slack high tide. Due to frequent boat traffic and fishing activity in the area, divers should surface close to the shore and remain alert for fishing lines. Parking is available for site access.
-34.06950, 151.11100
Visit between July and October for the most reliable conditions. Be mindful of boat traffic on entry and exit, and a surface marker buoy is a smart addition given the low visibility days.
Park at the end of Lilli Pilli Point Road. Entry can be made from the jetty on the right side of the netted pool, or down the ramp next to the Scout Hall. The ramp can be slippery.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 22m
Visibility
3-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
18-24°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Year-round
Yes, the site is considered suitable for beginner divers and snorkellers.
The depth ranges from 1 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Lilli Pilli is a shore entry site.
The site can be visited throughout the year, with July through October offering the most reliable conditions.
Hazards include boat traffic, strong currents, entanglement risks from fishing lines, and potential for low visibility.
Diving at Lilli Pilli in Sydney requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Lilli Pilli in Sydney. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Lilli Pilli in Sydney are July, August, September, October, January, February, March, April, May, June, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Lilli Pilli in Sydney. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Lilli Pilli in Sydney typically ranges from 3 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.