Sow and Pigs Reef
Protected Area
North Sydney Harbour
Why dive here
With 199+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins, dugongs and great white sharks - Sow and Pigs Reef offers some of Sydney & New South Wales's richest reef diving. Water ranges 18-23°C, warmest January, February, March.
Sow and Pigs Reef, positioned in Sydney Harbour, offers a solid shore dive when conditions align. We often find good nudibranch action and smaller reef fish tucked into the crevices. It’s a site best suited for divers who appreciate macro photography or those looking for an easy, accessible dive close to the city. Just keep an eye on boat traffic, it can get busy.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sow and Pigs Reef
Sow and Pigs Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sow and Pigs 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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