South Reef
Protected Area
Cook Island
Why dive here
With 199+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins, dugongs and great white sharks - South Reef offers some of Sydney & New South Wales's richest reef diving. Water ranges 18-23°C, warmest January, February, March.
South Reef, off the coast of Sydney, offers a reliable shore dive when conditions are calm. We usually find schools of yellowtail scad and some good-sized wobbegongs tucked under ledges. It’s a straightforward reef dive, nothing dramatic, but good for shaking off the rust or testing new gear. Best suited for those seeking an easy local dip rather than a big adventure.
Typical South Reef 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 South Reef
South Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for South Reef, 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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