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Bushrangers Bay

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Open Water
Shore
Avg 7 m
Max 18 m

Current Conditions

Live: Fair now

Swell

N E S W
1.6 m
Height (m)
6.9
Period (s)
E
Direction

Wind

N E S W
8.2 kn
Speed
21.5 °C
Air °C
NE
Direction
Water Temp 21 °C
Last Updated 14 minutes ago

3-Day Dive Forecast

Avg swell, direction & wind for each daypart.

Today
Morning
1.2 m E
Period: 6s Avg Swell
15.4 kn NE
Avg Wind
Midday
1.4 m E
Period: 6s Avg Swell
17.7 kn NE
Avg Wind
Evening
1.6 m E
Period: 6s Avg Swell
18.5 kn NE
Avg Wind
Tomorrow
Morning
1.7 m E
Period: 7s Avg Swell
22.9 kn SW
Avg Wind
Midday
2.5 m SE
Period: 7s Avg Swell
22.2 kn S
Avg Wind
Evening
3.1 m SE
Period: 8s Avg Swell
22.7 kn S
Avg Wind
+2 Days
Morning
2.9 m SE
Period: 8s Avg Swell
21 kn SE
Avg Wind
Midday
2.9 m E
Period: 8s Avg Swell
21.6 kn SE
Avg Wind
Evening
2.9 m E
Period: 8s Avg Swell
19 kn S
Avg Wind

How to Dive Bushrangers Bay

Overview

Bushrangers Bay is a marine protected area, which prohibits the collection of marine life. Year-round, divers can observe a resident population of grey nurse sharks, with their numbers increasing during the summer months. In the shallower areas, stingrays can be spotted, while Port Jackson sharks are typically found in deeper waters.

Entry & Access

Entry: There is a timber staircase that leads down to the entry point directly from the car park. The stairs will take you directly down to the beach. From here entry is as simple as walking in.

Parking: There is car park right next to Bushranger Bay. If you can park here that is ideal as the stairs are close to here.. This will give access to a viewing platform of Bushrangers Bay as well.

Marine Life

Grey Nurse sharks are the attraction here. Usually there are many to be seen throughout the year. Eagle rays, stingrays, Port Jackson sharks and more can also be spotted here.