Manly Bombie
Protected Area
Cabbage Tree Bay
Why dive here
With 199+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins, dugongs and great white sharks - Manly Bombie offers some of Sydney & New South Wales's richest reef diving. Water ranges 18-23°C, warmest January, February, March.
Manly Bombie is a solid Sydney shore dive, best for divers comfortable with a bit of a swim out. Expect a good chance of spotting wobbegongs tucked into the rocky ledges and even grey nurse sharks if you hit it at the right time of year. The depth is manageable, generally 10-18m, making it a decent option for intermediate divers looking for something beyond the usual sheltered bays. We find it’s a site that rewards repeat visits, especially on a calm day.
Typical Manly Bombie 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 Manly Bombie
Manly Bombie Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Manly Bombie, 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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