

Best for beginner divers, 18-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Tyler Rock is a boat-access site on the Sunshine Coast featuring a diverse underwater landscape of reef, pinnacle, wall, and canyon structures. Divers typically explore depths between 18 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 24 metres. Visibility varies from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures remain between 8 and 10 degrees Celsius, making dry suits recommended. While currents are generally mild, conditions can change, and significant boat traffic requires the use of a surface marker buoy upon ascent. Species recorded around this area include various nudibranchs, sea stars, crabs, and sea cucumbers. Guided tours are available to assist with navigating the site.
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Deploy your surface marker buoy before ascending, as boat traffic around the site can be significant. Air fills, charters, and guided tours are available locally, so booking a guided trip is a practical way to learn the site before diving it independently.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
18-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
8-10°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include scorpionfish, various nudibranchs such as the Northern Leopard Dorid and Monterey Dorid, sea stars like the Ochre Sea Star, crabs, and orange sea cucumbers.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers, though it is recommended to book a guided tour to learn the site and manage changing conditions.
The site ranges from 18 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 24 metres.
This is a boat-access site located 1500 metres from shore; a boat is required to reach the location.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths starting at 18 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Tyler Rock in Vancouver Island requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Tyler Rock in Vancouver Island. Water temperatures range from 8°C to 10°C.
Tyler Rock in Vancouver Island typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Tyler Rock in Vancouver Island typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.