Halifax Cliffs
Protected Area
Shark Island
Why dive here
With 199+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins, dugongs and great white sharks - Halifax Cliffs offers some of Sydney & New South Wales's richest wall diving. Water ranges 18-23°C, warmest January, February, March.
Halifax Cliffs offers a decent wall dive, with the main feature being the sheer rock face itself. We’ve found the swim-throughs and overhangs interesting, often home to small schooling fish and the occasional wobbegong shark tucked away. It’s a good spot for a relaxed dive when you're in the area, particularly if you appreciate a dive where the topography is the main draw. Good for divers comfortable with navigating along a wall.
Typical Halifax Cliffs Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Halifax Cliffs
Halifax Cliffs Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Halifax Cliffs, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-33.18, 151.63) (7km away)
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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