The southern end of Maroubra Beach in Sydney, with a low rocky reef running out from the sand towards the rock platform and headland
Intermediate

South Maroubra

Maroubra, NSW

Water temp16-20 °C
VisibilityVariable
Depth5-15 m
Best timeCooler weather (long walk in gear), on an incoming tide, only when there is no surf at the southern end of the beach; diveable in all but the biggest southerly and south-easterly seas

Long shore dive from the South Maroubra rock platform over rocky reef and a sand edge in 5 to 15 m, with scattered wreckage from the TSS Belbowrie (1939) and possibly the SS Tekapo (1899), and prolific fish life.

Visibility at South Maroubra

Underwater visibility at South Maroubra shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall rather than holding to a fixed range. Cooler weather (long walk in gear), on an incoming tide, only when there is no surf at the southern end of the beach; diveable in all but the biggest southerly and south-easterly seas generally offers the best conditions for diving here.

Right now: approximately 1 m, 98% confidence (updated 23:38 AEDT).

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