Idol Bay Suggest edit

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

12Max dive depth

12.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

MildSurge

40 minAvg dive time

November to AprilBest months

20.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

14.0–18.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Idol Bay is a popular dive site located in Forster Tuncurry, New South Wales. It features a variety of marine life and underwater landscapes, making it suitable for divers of different skill levels.

The dive site offers a mix of rocky reefs and sandy bottoms, with opportunities to see diverse marine species including fish, crustaceans, and occasional larger pelagics. The underwater topography is generally gentle, providing a pleasant diving experience.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 20.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 14.0–18.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rocky sandy Suggest edit

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Best lighting during midday, focus on marine life interactions.

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