Sponge-covered drop-off off Bare Island's western point where the reef meets sand at 18-19 m, home to pygmy pipehorses. Island closed for bridge works until about late 2027.
Visibility at Bare Island Deep Wall
Visibility at Bare Island Deep Wall typically ranges from 5 to 15 metres, though it shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall. May-September, flat seas, incoming or high tide generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
Right now: approximately 6 m, 98% confidence (updated 23:32 AEDT).
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Region: La Perouse, NSW
Skill Level: Advanced
Depth: 15-20 m
Water Temperature: 15-24 °C
Visibility: 5-15 m
Best Time to Dive: May-September, flat seas, incoming or high tide
Marine Life: Pygmy pipehorses, red Indianfish, big-belly seahorses, cuttlefish, nudibranchs, Port Jackson sharks (spring)
Hazards: Currents at 16-19 m can run against the predicted tide; easy to get lost among similar reefs; long swim back; needs flat seas at the entry
Facilities: Shore entry from Bare Island, closed from 24 Aug 2026 to about late 2027 for bridge works; roadside parking on Anzac Parade