Shore dive off the northern side of Muttonbird Island: sand with large rocky sections and small reefs to 12 m, entered by climbing down the rocks at the end of the northern breakwall.
Visibility at Muttonbird Island
Visibility at Muttonbird Island typically ranges from 2 to 12 metres, though it shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall. Calm days; sheltered from southerly swell and SW winds, a backup when the islands are too rough generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
Right now: approximately 6 m, 98% confidence (updated 23:36 AEDT).
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Region: Coffs Harbour, NSW
Skill Level: Beginner
Depth: To 12 m
Water Temperature: 19-24 °C
Visibility: 2-12 m
Best Time to Dive: Calm days; sheltered from southerly swell and SW winds, a backup when the islands are too rough
Marine Life: Octopus, wobbegong sharks, eagle, fiddler and sand rays, stingrays, eastern blue groper, green turtles, nudibranchs, painted lobsters, red rock cod, scad and bullseye schools; occasional grey nurse shark
Hazards: Rock entry and exit at the end of the northern breakwall (hard in full kit); swell and surge; wind-driven surface current; fishing line
Facilities: No facilities at the entry; walk out along the northern breakwall from the Coffs Harbour marina; nearest dive shop Jetty Dive Centre, 398 Harbour Drive