Point Perpendicular
Protected Area
Booderee
Why dive here
With 199+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins, dugongs and great white sharks - Point Perpendicular offers some of Sydney & New South Wales's richest wall diving. Water ranges 18-23°C, warmest January, February, March.
Point Perpendicular offers some dramatic wall diving off the New South Wales coast. Expect to drop into deep blue water alongside an impressive rock face, often dotted with gorgonian fans and nudibranchs. Currents can be significant here, so we’d suggest this site for experienced divers comfortable in stronger conditions. Visibility generally holds up well, making it a good spot for pelagic sightings further out.
Typical Point Perpendicular 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 Point Perpendicular
Point Perpendicular Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Point Perpendicular, 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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