

Best for advanced divers, 7-30m, shore & boat entry, moderate current.
Shark Point in Clovelly is a reef and cave site featuring depths between 7 and 30 metres. The topography includes cave systems that require careful buoyancy control due to surge. Divers can access the site by shore or boat, though entry and exit points are considered treacherous. Conditions are variable, with visibility ranging from 5 to 25 metres and moderate currents present. Due to strong surge and potential for overhead environments, this site is suitable only for advanced divers. Diving should be restricted to calm conditions with swell under 1.5 metres. Parking is available near the site.
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Plan your dive around slack tide to manage the currents, and be conservative with your bottom time at depth as conditions can shift quickly. Both shore and boat entry are viable, but check the surge before committing to the cave sections.
Shore entry is from the rock platform on the north side of Clovelly Bay, accessible via a rough path from Ocean Street or Eastbourne Avenue. The most common entry is via a fissure in the rocks known as "The Gutter". It is a physically demanding entry over uneven rocks. The site can also be accessed by boat, though it is a long trip from major boat ramps.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-30m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
18-23°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The site features grey nurse sharks, wobbegong sharks, smooth rays, blue devilfish, weedy seadragons, giant cuttlefish, kingfish, and schooling fish. Humpback whales may also be observed during winter migration.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers only due to the treacherous entry and exit, strong surge, and cave environments.
Depths range from 7 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Both shore and boat entries are viable, though the entry and exit points are challenging and require calm conditions.
The best months for diving are May, June, July, August, September, and October.
This site is classified for diving and is not recommended for snorkelling due to the depth, surge, and challenging entry conditions.
Diving at Shark Point in Sydney requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Shark Point in Sydney. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 23°C.
Expect moderate currents at Shark Point in Sydney. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Shark Point in Sydney typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.