Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Open Water
Shore
Avg 5 m
Max 11 m
Swell
Wind
Avg swell, direction & wind for each daypart.
Morning
0.9 m
E
11.5 kn
NE
Midday
1.2 m
E
12.8 kn
E
Evening
1.3 m
E
13.6 kn
NE
Morning
1.2 m
E
15.4 kn
S
Midday
1.4 m
SE
15.9 kn
S
Evening
1.8 m
SE
16.9 kn
S
Morning
2.6 m
SE
20.4 kn
SE
Midday
2.4 m
SE
21 kn
SE
Evening
2.6 m
SE
19.6 kn
S
Tucked inside Sydney Harbour near North Head, Quarantine Station is an easy, shallow shore dive perfect for training or a relaxed afternoon explore. With depths between 3 m and 6 m, the site offers sheltered conditions and surprising marine life — seahorses, stingrays, pipefish, and the occasional cuttlefish. The site’s calm water and sandy bottom make it a great option for beginners or night dives.
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