

Best for intermediate divers, 15-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Waterfall Bay in Fortescue Bay offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a wall, reef, and cave systems. Divers typically explore at depths between 15 and 25 metres, with an average depth of 21 metres. The site is accessed by boat and features mild currents, though divers should remain cautious of surge near the wall and cave entrances. Due to water temperatures ranging from 11 to 18C, a 7mm wetsuit or drysuit is recommended. Species recorded around this area include Weedy Seadragons, Draughtboard Sharks, various wrasses, and Southern Rock Lobster. Night diving is possible at this location, with typical dive times around 45 minutes.
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Carry a good torch to light up the invertebrate colour on the cave walls, which otherwise reads as dull brown in ambient light.
Boat dive only, with departure from Pirates Bay at Eaglehawk Neck.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-25m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-18°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
Species recorded around this area include Weedy Seadragons, Draughtboard Sharks, wrasses, Shaw’s Cowfish, Southern Rock Lobster, and various invertebrates like crabs and abalone.
The site is rated for intermediate divers, primarily due to the overhead environment of the caves and the cold water conditions.
The site ranges from 15 to 25 metres deep, with an average depth of 21 metres.
Yes, a boat is required to reach this site.
This site is primarily a dive location featuring walls and caves at depths of 15 to 25 metres.
Diving at Waterfall Bay in Eaglehawk Neck requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Waterfall Bay in Eaglehawk Neck. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 18°C.
The best months to visit Waterfall Bay in Eaglehawk Neck are January, February, March, April, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Waterfall Bay in Eaglehawk Neck typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Waterfall Bay in Eaglehawk Neck typically ranges from 5 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.