

Best for beginner divers, 15-31m, boat entry.
Outer Tube is a reef dive located off Huskisson, Australia, offering depths ranging from 15 to 31 metres with an average depth of 18 metres. This site is accessible only by boat, as shore access involves a hazardous cliff descent. Divers can expect visibility between 10 and 30 metres. While the site is suitable for beginners, divers should be aware of potential surge. The reef structure supports a variety of marine life, including sponges, tubeworms, and nudibranchs. Cuttlefish, weedy sea dragons, moray eels, Port Jackson sharks, and stingrays are also recorded at this location. Typical dive times are approximately 60 minutes, and night diving is permitted.
-35.05570, 150.73620
Always check locally about breaking waves before entering, as surface conditions can change.
The site can be accessed from shore by a difficult walk through the Beecroft Weapons Range, which has restricted opening hours. It involves traversing down a cliff face. Due to the difficult shore access, it is also visited by dive boats.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-31m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-23°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
Divers may encounter sponges, tubeworms, nudibranchs, cuttlefish, weedy sea dragons, moray eels, Port Jackson sharks, and stingrays.
Yes, Outer Tube is considered suitable for beginners, though divers should be mindful of potential surge and ensure they are comfortable with boat entries.
The site ranges from 15 to 31 metres in depth, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Outer Tube is a boat-only dive site. Access from the shore is considered hazardous due to the cliff face.
The best months to visit are from December through to May, when conditions are most settled and water temperatures are consistently above 20°C.
Diving at Outer Tube in Jervis Bay requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Outer Tube in Jervis Bay. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 23°C.
Divers at Outer Tube in Jervis Bay 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.
Visibility at Outer Tube in Jervis Bay typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.