

Best for advanced divers, 22-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
M&K Reef is a boat-access reef and wall dive located off La Perouse. The site features depths ranging from 22 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 26 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents and variable visibility between 3 and 20 metres. The topography consists of a reef wall and sponge gardens that provide shelter for various marine life, including Port Jackson sharks, wobbegongs, nurse sharks, eastern blue devil fish, eastern blue groper, Australian giant cuttlefish, nudibranchs, yellowtail scad, and sea pike. Due to the depth, potential for surge, and decompression requirements, this site is suitable for advanced divers. Divers should manage buoyancy carefully and use a surface marker buoy.
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May and September are the most reliable months for cleaner water and better shark activity, so plan your trip around those windows. Given the decompression risk at depth and the potential for low visibility, bring a surface marker buoy and dive with a buddy who knows the site.
The site is accessed by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
22-30m
Visibility
3-20m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-23°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Sep
Divers can observe Port Jackson sharks, wobbegongs, nurse sharks, eastern blue devil fish, eastern blue groper, Australian giant cuttlefish, nudibranchs, yellowtail scad, and sea pike.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the depth, moderate currents, and potential for surge.
The site ranges from 22 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 26 metres.
M&K Reef requires boat access.
May and September are the most reliable months for cleaner water and better shark activity.
Diving at M&K Reef in La Perouse requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at M&K Reef in La Perouse. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 23°C.
Divers at M&K Reef in La Perouse should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at M&K Reef in La Perouse. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at M&K Reef in La Perouse typically ranges from 3 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.