Waterfall
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 - Waterfall offers some of Sydney & New South Wales's richest diving. Water ranges 18-23°C, warmest January, February, March.
Waterfall. The name makes you think of something gentle and cascading. It's not. This site, often overlooked for its flashier neighbours, holds a unique rugged beauty we genuinely appreciate. You’re dropping onto a rocky reef, typically around 12 to 18 metres, where the surge plays a constant, rhythmic tune. What makes Waterfall special for us? The sheer variety of smaller, often camouflaged, creatures. We’ve spent entire dives here meticulously scanning the rock crevices and sandy patches for critters. We’ve spotted Spitlure Frogfish hunkering down and the elusive Hair Tailed Blenny peeking out from its hole. Keep an eye out for Short-tail Stingrays gliding over the sand. It’s a site that rewards patience and a slower pace. Don’t expect huge pelagics, but if you love macro and have a keen eye, this place delivers. It’s also surprisingly exposed, so check the swell – anything over a metre and it can be a washing machine.
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Dive Centre Manly
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Frog Dive Sydney
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Waterfall
Waterfall Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Waterfall, 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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