

Best for intermediate divers, 1-28m, shore entry, mild current.
Cape Schank on the Mornington Peninsula offers intermediate divers a reef environment extending from the shallows to a depth of 28 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Access is via a shore entry, where divers should be cautious of surf, rip currents, and sharp coral. Visibility typically ranges between 5 and 10 metres. Due to potential surge in shallow sections, it is recommended to check swell forecasts and aim for slack or incoming tides. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms. Divers should shuffle their feet during entry and exit to avoid stonefish and sharp rocks.
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You will be walking nearly one kilometre from the car park to the dive site, plus you will be carrying your dive gear 100 metres down and then back up at the end.
Shore access. Walking nearly one kilometre from the car park to the dive site, plus carrying dive gear 100 metres down and then back up at the end.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 28m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
12-19°C
Current
Mild
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the shore entry, potential for surge, and the presence of rip currents.
The reef terrain ranges from the shallows down to 28 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Cape Schank is a shore dive. Divers should be aware of the shore break and potential rip currents when entering and exiting the water.
Hazards include rip currents, surf, sharp coral, and stonefish. It is advised to shuffle your feet when entering or exiting the water to avoid injury.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms for divers.
Diving at Cape Schank in Melbourne requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Cape Schank in Melbourne. Water temperatures range from 12°C to 19°C.
Cape Schank in Melbourne typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cape Schank in Melbourne typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.