Fishermans Bay Suggest edit

Australia Suggest · New South Wales Suggest

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

12Max dive depth

12.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

45 minAvg dive time

October to AprilBest months

21.0–25.0 °CWater (summer)

15.0–19.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Fishermans Bay is a popular dive site located in Nelson Bay, New South Wales. Known for its diverse marine life and relatively calm waters, it is suitable for divers of various skill levels.

The dive site features a sandy bottom with rocky outcrops and kelp forests. Divers can expect to see a variety of fish species, as well as occasional sightings of larger marine animals.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 21.0–25.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 15.0–19.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rock kelp Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting is during midday; focus on rocky areas for marine life.

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