Shiprock
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Shiprock
Why dive here
With 199+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins, dugongs and great white sharks - Shiprock offers some of Sydney & New South Wales's richest diving. Water ranges 18-23°C, warmest January, February, March.
Shiprock is a popular shore dive in Port Hacking, often sheltered from southerly winds. We usually find seahorses here, especially around the jetty pylons, along with wobbegongs tucked under ledges. It’s an easy entry, making it a good spot for newer divers or for a relaxed Sunday morning dip, though visibility can drop after heavy rain. Just watch out for boat traffic.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shiprock
Shiprock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shiprock, 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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