

Best for intermediate divers, 3-12m, shore entry, mild current.
The Tribars is a shore-entry wall dive in La Perouse, New South Wales, offering a drift dive experience along a structure with an average depth of 7 metres and a maximum of 12 metres. The site features a mild current and visibility ranging from 3 to 10 metres. Divers should navigate the shore break carefully to avoid sharp coral and rocks. Due to boat traffic in the area, the use of a surface marker buoy is essential. Facilities including parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms are available. Species recorded around this area include Weedy Seadragons, Pygmy Pipehorses, Wobbegongs, and various seahorses.
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Plan your dive around the best visibility window by checking sea conditions ahead of time, as surge and runoff can knock clarity down quickly at this site. Keep a surface marker buoy clipped and ready given the boat traffic, and confirm entry conditions at the shore before committing.
Access is by boat or from the shore at the end of Prince of Wales Drive. Climb over the low wall and find a route to the water edge.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-12m
Visibility
3-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
18-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
Species recorded around this area include Weedy Seadragons, Pygmy Pipehorses, Spotted Wobbegongs, New Holland Seahorses, Red-fingered Anglerfish, Giant Cuttlefish, and various rays and sharks.
The Tribars is rated for intermediate divers, as it requires managing shore entries through surf and navigating potential boat traffic.
The site ranges from 3 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 7 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive. Divers should shuffle their feet when entering through the shore break to avoid cuts from sharp coral and rocks.
The best months to visit are January, February, March, April, May, November, and December.
Diving at The Tribars in Sydney requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at The Tribars in Sydney. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 24°C.
Divers at The Tribars in Sydney should be aware of jellyfish, sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
The Tribars in Sydney typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at The Tribars in Sydney typically ranges from 3 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.