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    Long Reef dive site
    reef
    5-20m
    Sydney & New South Wales, Australia
    Long Reef

    Long Reef

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Protected Area

    Long Reef

    Why dive here

    With 199+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins, dugongs and great white sharks - Long Reef 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 · max 5-20m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Long Reef, just north of Manly, offers a consistent shore dive when the conditions are right. You'll find a series of rocky reefs and kelp beds, home to wobbegongs, eastern blue gropers, and the occasional cuttlefish. It's a solid choice for macro photographers and those looking for a relaxed Sydney dive without the boat trip. We'd suggest checking the swell forecast carefully, as it can get surgey.

    Typical Long Reef Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:2018:0512h 45m daylightGolden hour 17:32

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Long Reef

    Long Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Long Reef, 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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