

Best for intermediate divers, 17-20m, shore & boat entry, strong current.
Canal Rocks is a temperate reef site near Busselton, Australia, featuring depths between 17 and 20 metres. This site is suited for intermediate divers and snorkellers due to strong currents, surge, and surf conditions. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 25 metres. Marine life includes very common wrasses, alongside uncommon sightings of Weedy Seadragon, Harlequin Fish, Smooth Ray, Star Octopus, and Western King Wrasse. Nudibranchs such as Chromodoris are common. Divers should enter through the sheltered channel and shuffle their feet to avoid rocks. Always check surf conditions before entry and time dives around slack water to manage currents.
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Time your entry around slack water to reduce the impact of the strong currents and rip, and check surf conditions carefully before committing to a shore entry. May and December offer the most reliable visibility.
Accessible by road; parking area, boat ramp and jetty provide the only facility in the area for the safe launching and retrieval of vessels.
Recorded at this site
Depth
17-20m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
19-22°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
49 min
Best Time
May, Dec
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, which are very common. Other species recorded include the uncommon Weedy Seadragon, Harlequin Fish, Smooth Ray, Star Octopus, and Western King Wrasse, as well as common Chromodoris nudibranchs.
No, this site is rated for intermediate skill levels due to the presence of strong currents, rip currents, surge, and surf.
The site has an average depth of 17 metres, with a range between 17 and 20 metres.
Both shore and boat entries are possible. When entering from the shore, use the sheltered channel and avoid the surf.
Yes, the site is used for both diving and snorkelling, though conditions require caution regarding currents and surge.
May and December typically offer the most reliable visibility.
Diving at Canal Rocks in Margaret River requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Canal Rocks in Margaret River. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 22°C.
Canal Rocks in Margaret River can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Canal Rocks in Margaret River typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.