

Best for advanced divers, 20-41m, boat entry, moderate current.
The Arch in Booderee is a technically demanding site featuring a wall, cave system, and reef structure reaching depths of 41 metres. Divers encounter gorgonias and dense sponge growth along the wall. The site requires boat access and is suitable for advanced divers due to the overhead environment, deep sections, and potential for moderate currents. Visibility typically ranges from 25 to 30 metres. Species recorded around this area include Grey Nurse Sharks, Spotted Wobbegongs, Eastern Blue Groper, and Blue Devilfish. Divers should be prepared for decompression obligations and maintain attentive buoyancy and gas planning throughout the 60-minute dive.
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September through November brings the best conditions and peak Grey Nurse Shark aggregations, so plan your bookings around this window. Confirm your charter operator carries adequate oxygen and that your buddy is current on overhead environment protocols before you go.
The site is accessible only by boat, located approximately 1km off Point Perpendicular. Local dive operators such as Dive Jervis Bay and Jervis Bay Sea Sports in Huskisson provide boat charters to the site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-41m
Visibility
25-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-22°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Sep, Oct, Nov
Species recorded around this area include Grey Nurse Sharks, Spotted Wobbegongs, Eastern Blue Groper, Blue Devilfish, Giant Cuttlefish, and various ray species.
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the depth, overhead cave environment, and potential for strong currents.
The site ranges from 20 to 41 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres.
The Arch requires boat access and is located approximately 200 metres from the shore.
September, October, and November offer the best conditions and peak Grey Nurse Shark aggregations.
Diving at The Arch in Jervis Bay requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near The Arch in Jervis Bay. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at The Arch in Jervis Bay. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 22°C.
Expect moderate currents at The Arch in Jervis Bay. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at The Arch in Jervis Bay typically ranges from 25 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.