Two rarely dived reefs at Yena, south-east of The Leap: a calm-day shore dive along walls from 5 to 18 m with a large cave at 14 m, and a boat-only outer reef of low walls and a sand gutter at 15 to 23 m that can be dived in southerlies.
Visibility at Yena Gap
Underwater visibility at Yena Gap shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall rather than holding to a fixed range. Shore dive: after a spell of westerly winds with flat seas. Boat dive: usable in strong southerly or south-easterly winds. Incoming tide preferred. generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
Right now: approximately 4 m, 98% confidence (updated 23:35 AEDT).
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Region: Kamay Botany Bay NP, NSW
Skill Level: Advanced
Depth: 5-23 m
Water Temperature: 16-20 °C
Best Time to Dive: Shore dive: after a spell of westerly winds with flat seas. Boat dive: usable in strong southerly or south-easterly winds. Incoming tide preferred.
Marine Life: One-spot pullers, ladder-finned pomfrets, yellowtail, Port Jackson sharks, eastern blue devilfish, horned shark; sponges, sea squirts, nudibranchs and sea stars on the outer reef
Hazards: Dangerous rock shelf with sudden waves (two deaths in June 2024); exit needs really calm seas; navigation to find the exit rock; dirty Botany Bay water at low tide and after rain
Facilities: Yena picnic area parking (NPWS; $8 vehicle fee in the Kurnell area, gates 7am to 7.30pm); shore entry from the rock platform; outer reef by private boat only