Little Manly Cove
Protected Area
North Sydney Harbour
Why dive here
With 199+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins, dugongs and great white sharks - Little Manly Cove offers some of Sydney & New South Wales's richest reef diving. Water ranges 18-23°C, warmest January, February, March.
Little Manly Cove offers a relaxed shore dive, ideal for those new to Sydney diving or looking for a calm refresher. Entry is easy from the beach, straight into a sandy bottom that slopes gently. We often spot pipefish, cuttlefish, and juvenile snapper amongst the scattered weed beds and small rocky outcrops here. It’s a good spot for macro enthusiasts, especially on a sunny day.
Typical Little Manly Cove Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Little Manly Cove
Little Manly Cove Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Little Manly Cove, 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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