Intermediate
Freshwater (Harbord)
Freshwater, NSW
Water temp16-20 °C
VisibilityVariable
Depth8-20 m
Best timeYear-round in westerly or north-easterly winds with no swell; never in a southerly. Eagle rays in summer, giant cuttlefish in autumn, Port Jackson sharks in spring
Shore dive beside Freshwater Rock Pool: boulders, ledges, overhangs, kelp and sponges along a rock wall at 8 to 14 m, with two larger reefs east of the point to 20 m. Strong currents; never in a southerly.
Visibility at Freshwater (Harbord)
Underwater visibility at Freshwater (Harbord) shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall rather than holding to a fixed range. Year-round in westerly or north-easterly winds with no swell; never in a southerly. Eagle rays in summer, giant cuttlefish in autumn, Port Jackson sharks in spring generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
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