

Best for intermediate divers, 5-22m, boat entry, moderate current.
Wedding Cake is a layered rock structure located 1000 metres off the coast of Clovelly. This boat-accessible site features depths ranging from 5 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers encounter walls and ledges covered in sponges, ascidians, and gorgonians. The site is exposed to open ocean swell and surge, and moderate currents often necessitate drift diving. Divers regularly encounter weedy sea dragons, cuttlefish, wobbegong sharks, blue groper, leatherjacket, and bream. Due to the exposed nature of the site and potential for strong currents, it is suited for intermediate divers. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 20 metres.
-33.92650, 151.26700
The south-eastern corner has the best wall and fish diversity; anchor in 8-15 metres and do the deeper sections early.
Access is by boat only. The island is approximately 8.5 km from the northern headland of Botany Bay and 10 km from South Head in Sydney Harbour. Dive operators like Pro Dive Coogee or Sydney Dive Academy may offer charters, but it is not a regularly scheduled site due to the distance and exposure to open ocean conditions.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-22m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-24°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Divers regularly encounter weedy sea dragons, cuttlefish, wobbegong sharks, blue groper, leatherjacket, and bream. The reef structure also supports sponges, ascidians, and gorgonians.
No, Wedding Cake is suited for intermediate divers due to the exposed location, potential for strong currents, and surge in shallower sections.
The site features a depth range of 5 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat dive located 1000 metres from the shore, requiring calm sea conditions for safe travel.
The best months to dive are March, April, May, June, July, August, and September, which offer the most reliable visibility and calmer surface conditions.
Diving at Wedding Cake in Coogee requires the following certifications: Advanced, Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Wedding Cake in Coogee. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 24°C.
Expect moderate currents at Wedding Cake in Coogee. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Wedding Cake in Coogee typically ranges from 5 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.