

Best for intermediate divers, 5-15m, shore entry, moderate current.
Toowoon Bay on the Central Coast is a shore-entry reef site offering depths between 5 and 15 metres. The site features a mix of reef and sandy sections, with visibility typically ranging from 10 to 25 metres. While generally sheltered, the area is subject to moderate currents and tidal movements, particularly within the channel between the beach and the rocks. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of potential surf at the entry point. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and a cafe. Conditions are best during calm morning hours, as visibility can decrease following rainfall or increased swell.
-33.36290, 151.50100
The best conditions here tend to arrive in the calmer morning hours before any onshore wind picks up. Avoid entry after recent rainfall or swell, as visibility drops quickly and the surf can make getting in and out genuinely tricky.
Access is from Toowoon Bay Beach. Park at Swadling Park and walk onto the southern end of the beach to enter the water near the rocks.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-15m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
18-24°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
The site has an average depth of 10 metres, with a range between 5 and 15 metres.
The site is rated for intermediate skill levels due to potential surf at the entry point and moderate currents.
Yes, Toowoon Bay is a popular snorkelling location with a rating of 4/5.
Toowoon Bay is a shore-entry dive site.
Diving at Toowoon Bay in Central Coast requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Toowoon Bay in Central Coast. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Toowoon Bay in Central Coast are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Toowoon Bay in Central Coast. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Toowoon Bay in Central Coast typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.