Osbourne Shoals Suggest edit

Australia Suggest · New South Wales Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

20Max dive depth

20.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

October to AprilBest months

20.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)

14.0–18.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Osbourne Shoals is a popular dive site located in New South Wales, near Sydney. It features a diverse marine ecosystem and is known for its vibrant underwater life, including various fish species and coral formations.

The dive site offers a mix of rocky reefs and sandy bottoms, with opportunities to explore small caves and overhangs. Divers can expect to see schools of fish, nudibranchs, and occasionally larger marine animals.

Conditions

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

Logistics

Entry: Both Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rock sand reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting during midday, use wide-angle lens for marine life.

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