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Old Man's Hat

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Boat
Avg 14 m
Max 23 m

Current Conditions

Live: Good now

Swell

0.9 m
Height (m)
6.7
Period (s)
E
Direction

Wind

4.3 kn
Speed
22.6 °C
Air °C
N
Direction
Water Temp 21.5 °C
Last Updated 1 hour ago

3-Day Dive Forecast

Avg swell, direction & wind for each daypart.

Monday
Morning
Swell direction 95.833592121206° 1 m E
Period: 7s
Wind direction 17.947698825346° 11.9 kn N
Midday
Swell direction 85.399912216153° 1.1 m E
Period: 6s
Wind direction 24.367785509178° 12.8 kn NE
Evening
Swell direction 77.399765930421° 1.3 m E
Period: 6s
Wind direction 48.184697248044° 12.1 kn NE
Tuesday
Morning
Swell direction 75.166670427471° 1.3 m E
Period: 7s
Wind direction 14.66565066052° 10.3 kn N
Midday
Swell direction 77.200007311158° 1.2 m E
Period: 7s
Wind direction 53.804352951781° 11.3 kn NE
Evening
Swell direction 79° 1.2 m E
Period: 7s
Wind direction 62.79856394707° 11.3 kn NE
Wednesday
Morning
Swell direction 82.333329572529° 1.2 m E
Period: 7s
Wind direction 301.16692424954° 5.1 kn NW
Midday
Swell direction 83.399997562991° 1.1 m E
Period: 7s
Wind direction 12.457260738616° 12.1 kn N
Evening
Swell direction 80.799992688842° 1.2 m E
Period: 7s
Wind direction 48.168726599573° 13.2 kn NE

How to Dive Old Man's Hat

Overview

Located just off North Head near Manly, Old Mans Hat is one of Sydney’s most scenic boat dives. The site features steep rocky reefs that drop down to around 22 m, covered in sponges, sea tulips and colourful soft corals. Expect to encounter schools of yellowtail, blue groper, and the occasional wobbegong or cuttlefish cruising by. Visibility is often excellent and conditions are usually calm thanks to the site’s sheltered position inside the heads — perfect for advanced divers looking for a relaxed yet rewarding dive.

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