Lobster Pot
Protected Area
Flat Island
Why dive here
With 199+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins, dugongs and great white sharks - Lobster Pot offers some of Sydney & New South Wales's richest diving. Water ranges 18-23°C, warmest January, February, March.
Lobster Pot offers a straightforward shore dive, popular with local Sydney divers looking for convenience. You’ll find a mix of rocky reef and sand, often home to small schooling fish, wobbegongs tucked under ledges, and yes, sometimes lobsters. It's a good spot for a relaxed exploratory dive, especially if you're keen on macro life and don't mind a little current.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lobster Pot
Lobster Pot Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lobster Pot, 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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