

Best for intermediate divers, 5-20m, shore entry, moderate current.
Redhead Beach offers a shore-based coastal reef dive suitable for intermediate divers. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 20 metres, with an average of 12 metres. Entry and exit require caution due to breaking waves, surge, and potential rip currents common at this surf beach. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 15 metres depending on swell conditions. Divers should monitor the Bureau of Meteorology swell forecast and plan dives during calmer periods. Shore facilities include parking, toilets, showers, and a cafe. Due to the surf conditions and surge, this site is generally not recommended for snorkelling.
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The stretch of sand between the surf club and the point is known as Little Redhead and under most conditions has a strong, permanent rip against the point.
Access is from Redhead Beach. Parking, toilets, and showers are available at the surf club. Snorkeling is likely best around the rocky outcrops and cliffs at the northern end of the beach.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-20m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
18-23°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the challenging shore entry, surge, and potential for strong currents.
The reef depth ranges from 5 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
This is a shore dive. Divers must navigate the shore break to enter and exit the water.
Snorkelling is not recommended at Redhead Beach, which has a snorkel rating of 1 out of 5 due to surf, surge, and current hazards.
The best months to dive are January, February, March, April, October, November, and December.
Hazards include rip currents, strong currents, surf-related surge, and breaking waves. Sharks are known to be in the area, and bluebottles or blue-ringed octopus may be present.
Diving at Redhead Beach in Swansea requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Redhead Beach in Swansea. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 23°C.
Expect moderate currents at Redhead Beach in Swansea. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Redhead Beach in Swansea typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.