

Best for advanced divers, 11-24m, boat entry, moderate current.
Osborne Shoals is a reef and wall site located 2000 metres off Boat Harbour, New South Wales. The site features depths ranging from 11 to 24 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents, making this an advanced dive requiring drift technique. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 12 metres. The site is accessible only by boat, and divers should be prepared for strong currents by using an SMB for ascent and staying close to the wall for shelter. Night diving is possible at this location, with typical dive times around 20 minutes.
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Time your dive around slack water if possible, as the current can build quickly and makes working the wall considerably harder on an ebb. May and September are the pick of the year for manageable conditions and good shark activity.
The site is located 2000 metres off Boat Harbour and requires boat access. In a north-easterly breeze, run in over the shoals from a southerly direction and anchor when the depth drops from 12 to 18 metres.
Recorded at this site
Depth
11-24m
Visibility
5-12m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-23°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
20 min
Best Time
May, Sep
Divers regularly encounter Port Jackson, wobbegong, and nurse sharks along the reef. Bull rays and Australian giant cuttlefish inhabit the shallower sections, while kingfish, yellowtail scad, and Eastern blue groper are also present.
No, Osborne Shoals is rated for advanced divers due to the moderate to strong currents and the requirement for drift diving skills.
The site ranges from 11 to 24 metres in depth, with an average depth of 18 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 2000 metres from the shore.
May and September are considered the best months to visit, offering the most settled conditions and manageable currents.
The primary hazard is strong current. Divers should keep an SMB ready for ascent and use the reef wall as a visual reference and shield.
Diving at Osborne Shoals in Cronulla requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Osborne Shoals in Cronulla. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 23°C.
Expect moderate currents at Osborne Shoals in Cronulla. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Osborne Shoals in Cronulla typically ranges from 5 metres to 12 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.