Slack-water shore dive under Swansea Bridge, where demolished earlier bridge structures form an artificial reef; drift dives run down the channel.
Visibility at Swansea Bridge
Visibility at Swansea Bridge typically ranges from 3 to 10 metres, though it shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall. Slack water at high or low tide; high tide usually gives the best visibility generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
Right now: approximately 5 m, 98% confidence (updated 23:37 AEDT).
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Air, gear and guides near Swansea Bridge
Browse dive shops in Newcastle for fills, hire gear, servicing and guided dives at this site.
Region: Lake Macquarie, NSW
Skill Level: Intermediate
Depth: 0-18 m
Water Temperature: 17-22 °C
Visibility: 3-10 m
Best Time to Dive: Slack water at high or low tide; high tide usually gives the best visibility
Marine Life: White's seahorse, common Sydney octopus, blue-lined octopus, mourning cuttlefish, southern reef squid, nudibranchs, pineapplefish, green moray, spotted wobbegong, stingrays
Hazards: Tidal current outside slack water; boat traffic at bridge openings, the boat ramp and fishing pontoon; venomous blue-lined octopus and lionfish (do not touch)
Facilities: Shore entries from the fishing pontoon, weigh station, boat ramp, concrete ledge or Blackneds Bay; public car park on the north-east side of the bridge; Dive Swansea shop 20 to 60 m from the entry