

Best for beginner divers, From 1m, shore entry, moderate current.
Inverloch Foreshore on the Western Port Bay side of Victoria offers a shore-entry reef dive suitable for beginners. The site features a mix of reef structures and sandy patches with an average depth of 10 metres. Divers and snorkellers should note that swimming is only possible at high tide, and the beach is not patrolled. Hazards include rocks, reefs, and rip currents. Due to sharp surfaces like limpets and mussels on the rocky ledges, protective footwear is recommended. Water temperatures range from 13C to 19C throughout the year. Facilities including parking, toilets, and showers are available near the entry point.
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Time your dive around the incoming tide to get the clearest water and to reduce the pull of the rip current near the entry point. Reef boots or thick wetsuit gloves are worth wearing given the sharp coral close to shore.
Access is from a car park off Cape Paterson–Inverloch Road. A series of steps and walking tracks lead down from the lookout to the beach.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
From 1m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
13-19°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Year-round
There is no specific species data available for this site.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers must be aware of rip currents and time their entry with the high tide.
The depth ranges from 1 metre to an average of 10 metres.
This is a shore dive with entry directly from the beach.
Snorkelling is possible, though it has a low rating of 1/5 and requires caution regarding tides and surf.
The site can be visited throughout the year from January through December.
Diving at Inverloch Foreshore in Gippsland requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Inverloch Foreshore in Gippsland. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Inverloch Foreshore in Gippsland. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 19°C.
Expect moderate currents at Inverloch Foreshore in Gippsland. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.