

Best for expert divers, 5-15m, shore entry, strong current.
Cheviot Beach is a challenging shore dive located in Sorrento, Australia, suitable only for expert divers. The site features a reef environment at depths ranging from 5 to 15 metres. Conditions are demanding, characterised by strong permanent rip currents, surf, and surge. Surf Life Saving Australia rates the beach as extremely hazardous, and swimming is prohibited. Divers must navigate sharp coral and variable visibility. Access is via the shore, with parking available nearby. It is essential to scout the entry point carefully and time dives around slack periods, avoiding the site after recent swells. The site is best approached during the calmer months of December through May.
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Scout the entry point carefully before suiting up and wait for a lull in the surf before committing to the water. Timing your dive around slack periods and avoiding the site after recent swells will give you the best chance of workable visibility.
Access to Cheviot Beach is restricted. It can be reached via a steep descent from a road within the former Commonwealth Land area near Point Nepean. A lookout on Cheviot Hill overlooks the beach.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-15m
Skill Level
Expert
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
13-19°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
No, this site is reserved for expert divers due to the presence of strong permanent rip currents, surf, and surge.
The reef environment at this site reaches depths between 5 and 15 metres.
Cheviot Beach is a shore dive, though the beach is unpatrolled and rated as extremely hazardous.
Snorkelling is not recommended at Cheviot Beach, which carries a snorkel rating of 1/5 due to the hazardous conditions.
Diving at Cheviot Beach in Mornington Peninsula requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Cheviot Beach in Mornington Peninsula. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Cheviot Beach in Mornington Peninsula are December, January, February, March, April, and May. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Cheviot Beach in Mornington Peninsula can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.