

Best for beginner divers, 5-15m, shore entry, mild current.
Little Bay in La Perouse offers a diverse underwater environment featuring natural reef, kelp forest, and artificial reef structures. Suitable for beginners, the site ranges from 5 to 15 metres in depth with an average of 8 metres. Divers frequently encounter Spotted Wobbegong, Eastern Blue Groper, and various wrasses. Other species recorded include Reaper Cuttlefish, Fiddler Ray, Crested Bullhead Shark, Green Moray, Eagle Ray, Common Sydney Octopus, Stonefish, Butterfly Dragonet, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Wedgetail Triggerfish, and Black-margined Nudibranch. Entry is via the shore, where divers should shuffle their feet to avoid sea urchins. Conditions include mild currents, though surf can be present. Facilities include parking, toilets, and showers.
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Check the surf conditions before you gear up, as shore entry can be tricky when a swell is running. Booties are a smart call to protect your feet from sea urchins during entry and exit.
Access is via a steep timber staircase.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
18-24°C
Current
Mild
Common sightings include Spotted Wobbegong, Eastern Blue Groper, and wrasses. You may also encounter Reaper Cuttlefish, Fiddler Ray, Crested Bullhead Shark, Green Moray, Eagle Ray, Common Sydney Octopus, Stonefish, Butterfly Dragonet, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Wedgetail Triggerfish, and Black-margined Nudibranch.
Yes, Little Bay is considered suitable for beginner divers, with depths ranging from 5 to 15 metres and generally mild currents.
The site depth ranges from 5 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
Little Bay is a shore dive. Divers should check surf conditions before gearing up and shuffle their feet during entry to avoid sea urchins.
Yes, the shallow depths of 5 to 15 metres make this site accessible for snorkelling, provided conditions are calm.
Diving at Little Bay in Sydney requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Little Bay in Sydney. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 24°C.
Divers at Little Bay in Sydney should be aware of blue ringed octopus, jellyfish, sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Little Bay in Sydney typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.