Sydney & New South Wales, Australia
    Bird Island

    Ghosties

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Protected Area

    Bird Island

    Why dive here

    With 199+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins, dugongs and great white sharks - Ghosties offers some of Sydney & New South Wales's richest reef diving. Water ranges 18-23°C, warmest January, February, March.

    Best timeJan–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Bull Sharks, Dolphins, Dugongs and Great White Sharks · 199+ species recorded
    Water18-23°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Ghosties always delivers a solid dive, especially when the conditions line up. Dropping onto the wall, we immediately head for the overhangs and the sandy patches below. That’s where you’ll usually find the resident eagle rays cruising past, sometimes a few at once, which is always a treat. We especially love picking through the weedy sections near the bommies for macro life, often spotting Southern Bobtail Squid, their little eyes peeking out from the sand. The reef here slopes to a maximum of 12 metres, making it an easy, relaxed dive, ideal for those who prefer to take their time exploring the nooks and crannies. Visibility averages around 9 metres, so while it's not always crystal clear, it’s usually good enough to appreciate the schools of butterfly perch and the occasional Common Pike-conger lurking in the darker spots. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs, too; there’s always something new to find clinging to the kelp. It’s a great site for photographers or anyone who enjoys a peaceful poke around.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ghosties

    Ghosties Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Ghosties, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-33.18, 151.63) (7km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    20°C

    67°F · Range: 18.5–20.7°C

    Air Temperature

    17°C

    63°F

    Wind Speed

    5.95 m/s

    11.6 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1016.2 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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