Dive Centre Manly

Today we had a few beautiful dives down at Shelly Beach, with 5-6m visibility, super calm surface conditions, and marine life galore!
Our divers spotted wobbegongs galore, fiddler rays, giant cuttlefish, large-tooth beardies, massive southern eagle rays and so much more. If you'd like to join us for a shore dive or a refresher course tomorrow, we still have a few spaces available so just follow the link below to book on.

Guided Shore dives:
https://divesydney.com.au/guided-shore-dives/

Scuba refresher:
https://divesydney.com.au/guided-shore-dives/

Thursday 11th January 2024
High tide: 8.48 am (1.94m)
Low tide: 3.37 pm (0.25m)
Wind: 9.3 km/h SSE
Water temp: 23°C

Greetings Ocean Enthusiasts! We hope your Thursday morning is going well and you are as keen as we are to jump in the water today! Conditions are looking fantastic for a dive at Shelly with the SSE and a Southerly swell and well worth a visit.

Yesterday’s conditions at Shelly Beach were great, with visibility of 5-6 meters, and our divers saw heaps of Wobbegongs, giant cuttlefish, big schools of fish, and nudibranchs. Check John’s dive slates for a further dive breakdown!

We also had a great night dive down at Chowder Bay with the staff yesterday, with about 2-3m visibility and anglerfish galore. We also had a number of the usual suspects, including seahorses, blue-lined octopuses, nudibranchs, sea spiders and more.

Congratulations to Indy, Ellie, Harry, and Fred for completing your PADI Open Water course! Marcos loved teaching you how to dive. Welcome to the world of diving as certified Open Water divers!

For anyone wanting to come along for a guided dive this week, here’s what we have coming up we have various availability on our Double Guided Shore Dives, bookable here https://divesydney.com.au/guided-shore-dives/.

If snorkeling is more your speed, why not join us on a Guided Snorkel Tour? Bookable here https://divesydney.com.au/guided-snorkel-tours/

Wednesday 10th January 2024
High tide: 7.59 am (1.7m)
Low tide: 2.50 pm (0.4m)
Wind: 1.8 km/h E
Water temp: 22°C

This morning we have woken up to glassy conditions down in Cabbage Tree Bay and we can't wait to get wet!
Yesterday our divers had 4-6m visibility down at Shelly Beach, and spotted many of the usual suspects, as well as giant cuttlefish, a number of nudibranchs, fiddler rays and numerous wobbegongs! We also had a few reports of juvenile dusky whalers hanging about from some of the local snorkellers, so it's definitely worth going for a dip today.

We also had Tricky jumping in at Chowder Bay, reporting around 3m visibility and spotting all the weird and whacky creatures there, including lots of frogfish, pyjama squid, blue lined octopus, seahorses and much more. Naturally, this has tempted us so we'll also be heading down there this evening for a staff night dive, to see if we can spot as many creatures as they did!

Today we have our shore divers and open water students down at Shelly Beach with Emma, Marcos and John. If you are keen to join us in the water this week, we still have a few spaces left on our guided shore dives, which are available to book through the link below;
https://divesydney.com.au/guided-shore-dives/
And if you are a certified diver who's been dry for a little too long and needs a little tune-up, then you can join us for a Scuba Refresher;
https://divesydney.com.au/scuba-refresher/

It's and you're back at work, but don't be sad! Get thinking about your next dive holiday. We're heading to Narooma soon for our first trip of the New Year, and while it's fully booked, we have plenty more lined up for the year for you to join in on!

Whether you'd like to stay closer to home and go check out stunning aggregations of grey nurses or minke whales, or you'd rather head a bit further afield to a tropical paradise like the Philippines or Fiji, we've got a little something for everyone.
Just follow the links below to check out the trips that interest you, and keep an eye out as we have a few more trips in the works (including Byron Bay and Seal Rocks!)

International Trips:
Magic Resorts Trip - Philippines, 17th - 29th June 2024
https://divesydney.com.au/magic-resorts-philippines/

Beqa Lagoon trip - Fiji, 13th - 21st September 2024
http://divesydney.com.au/beqa-lagoon-fiji/

Local Trips:
Montague Island Seal Diving - Narooma, 25th - 28th January 2024
http://divesydney.com.au/.../montague-island-seal-diving.../

Solitary Islands - Coffs Harbour, 1st - 4th March 2024
http://divesydney.com.au/solitary-islands-coffs-harbour/

Minke Whales Liveaboard - Great Barrier Reef, 13th - 16th June 2024
https://divesydney.com.au/minke-whales-and-ribbon-reefs-cairns/

Fish Rock - South West Rocks, 22nd-24th November 2024
http://divesydney.com.au/fish-rock-south-west-rocks/

And if nothing here quite fits your schedule, don't hesitate to reach out to us, and we can help you create your dream dive holiday using our fabulous Dive Travel Agent Lynda.
http://divesydney.com.au/bespoke-dive-travel/

Tuesday 9th January 2024
High tide: 7.12 pm (1.7m)
Low tide: 2.02 pm (0.4m)
Wind: 20.4 km/h S
Water temp: 22°C

It's an excellent morning divers! The sun is shining, the wind has swung, and we are going diving off Shelly Beach today! With the southerly pulling through, surface conditions down at Shelly Beach are looking lovely and should only improve as we head toward low tide. We don't have a viz report yet but we had some reports of juvenile dusky whalers from the morning swimmers, so fingers crossed we get to see them today.

Yesterday we had John and Marcos diving down at Fairlight, where they had 3-5m visibility, calm surface conditions, and some lovely nudibranch and ornate wobbegong sightings, as well as many of the usual suspects. We also had Irena out with 4 new open water students for day 1, and we wish them luck as they finish up day 2 today!

If you would like to join us for a dip in the water this week, we have quite a bit on the go, with something for everyone.
For our avid snorkelers, we have our guided snorkel tours;
https://divesydney.com.au/guided-snorkel-tours/

For our uncertified divers who are looking to experience scuba, we have our Discover Scuba Diving;
https://divesydney.com.au/try-diving-padi-discover-scuba/

And for our certified divers, we have our guided shore dives;
https://divesydney.com.au/guided-shore-dives/

A huge congratulations to our newest Divemaster, Jack! 🎉 We were so happy to be a part of your journey to becoming a PADI professional!

We love your commitment to diving, all of your amazing underwater photos, and seeing you progress through your Divemaster course! You will make an excellent PADI PRO.

For any others who may be thinking of changing their career path and have a love of diving, why not check out our upcoming Divemaster course in April!
http://divesydney.com.au/padi-divemaster/

Monday 8th January 2024
Low tide: 1.13 pm (0.56m)
High tide: 6.56 pm (1.24m)
Wind: 18.5 km/h NNE
Water temp: 22°C

After a fantastic weekend of diving, we're starting our Monday right by heading down to Fairlight Beach for our Guided shore dives and Refreshers. Fairlight's surface conditions are looking calm and we expect similar visibility to yesterday, where our divers had around 6m and saw cuttlefish, pipefish, octopus, and many of the other usual suspects.

Cabbage Tree Bay is a bit of a washing machine today, so if you'd rather not feel like you're diving in a spin cycle, we'd recommend heading harbor side for your ocean activities today.

If you are keen to join us in the water this week, we still have a few spaces left on our guided shore dives, which are available to book through the link below;
https://divesydney.com.au/guided-shore-dives/

And if you are a certified diver who's been dry for a little too long and needs a little tune-up, then you can join us for a Scuba Refresher;
https://divesydney.com.au/scuba-refresher/

Sunday 7th January 2024
Low tide: 12.15 pm (0.66m)
High tide: 5.56 pm (1.22m)
Wind: 7.4 km/h NE
Water temp: 22°C

What a great morning today is looking like a real Aussie Sunday Funday. Where can I jump in today? CTB or Fairlight are both a great choice this morning, if you’re going after midday then harbourside is our recommendation as there will be a summer strong NE wind later today.

Congratulations to Alex, Christina, and Jennifer on completing your PADI Open Water certificate! Welcome to your new world.

Yesterday, our divers and snorkelers were at Shelly. Some of what they saw included baby squid, eagle rays, and even a magnificent volute, not sure what it is then check out the photo!

Want to give diving a try and you’re uncertified? Join us for a Discover Scuba Dive! Click here https://divesydney.com.au/try-diving-padi-discover-scuba/ for more info and to book.

Saturday 6th January 2024
Low tide: 11.08 am (0.7m)
High tide: 4.49 pm (1.2m)
Wind: 7.4 km/h SE
Water temp: 22°C

It's a stunning sunny Saturday and we can't wait to go for a splash! The bay at Shelly is looking pancake flat so grab your flippers and goggles, and jump in.

Yesterday we had up to 8m visibility around Cabbage Tree Bay, and had some awesome wildlife sightings, spotting everything from a huge eagle ray, to a number of different nudibranchs. There were also plenty of the usual suspects around
so it's well worth a dive.

Today we have quite a bit on the go, but if you'd like to join us this afternoon for a guided snorkel, we still have a few spots open, and you can book in with the link below:
https://divesydney.com.au/guided-snorkel-tours/

We also have a few spots left on our guided shore dive on Monday, so if you'd like to get wet just click the link below:
https://divesydney.com.au/guided-shore-dives/

Friday 5th January 2024
Low tide: 9.54 am (0.78m)
High tide: 3.41 pm (1.28m)
Wind: 24.1 km/h SSE
Water temp: 22°C

TGIF, and the weekend is within our grasp!

Today’s dive and snorkel site of choice is Shelly Beach, where we expect good conditions inside the bay, due to the Southerly winds and Southerly swell.

Yesterday our Double Guided Shore Divers with John and Robin enjoyed 5-7m vis at Shelly, sighting giant cuttlefish, reaper cuttlefish, shrimps, wobbegongs, a moray eel, nudis, and many other usual suspects.

Congratulations to Quin, Natasha, Magdalena, and Laura, for completing your PADI Open Water Certificates! Michael and Irena loved teaching you and we all hope to see you getting underwater again soon.

Would you like to Learn to Dive? We have 2 spaces left on our Weekend Open Water Course on January 13th and 14th! To join that course, click here: https://divesydney.com.au/padi-open-water-2-day-course-weekend/

Already certified? Let’s go shore diving! https://divesydney.com.au/guided-shore-dives/

Thursday 4th January 2024
Low tide: 8.43 am (0.78m)
High tide: 2.04 pm (1.36m)
Wind: 5.5 km/h W
Water temp: 22°C

Good morning Divers and Snorkelers! Today is a beautiful day to go to Shelly, with Southerly winds rolling in in the afternoon and the southerly swell sticking around, so we are expecting good conditions in the bay!

Yesterday our Divers were at Cabbage Tree Bay, utilizing the 6 – 7 meters of vis to see a myriad of critters, including porcupine puffers, spotted wobbegongs, rainbow cale, sting rays, shrimps, nudibranchs, a moray eel, cuttlefish and so much more- check out John’s slates!

Congratulations to Alex, Connor, Thomas, Sophie, Jamie, Sandy, Josefine, Ruby, and Sarah on being our first handful of certified PADI Open Water Divers. What a way to start 2024 off.

If you would like to join us on an Open Water Course, head to our website here https://divesydney.com.au/padi-open-water-course/ to see our upcoming availability and to book.

Or if you would like to expand your knowledge, we have a few spaces remaining on our Advanced Open Water course at the end of January, bookable here; https://divesydney.com.au/padi-advanced-open-water-diver/

Wednesday 3rd January 2023
Low tide: 7.41 am (0.75m)
High tide: 1.48 pm (1.45m)
Wind: 7.4 km/h NNE
Water temp: 22°C

As the sun broke through the clouds this morning, our divers have been eagerly preparing for another thrilling day of underwater adventures at Shelly.

Yesterday our Double Guided Shore Divers and Snorkelers saw pygmy leatherjackets, barracudas, many nudibranchs, an octopus, wobbegong sharks, a moray eel, bullseyes, pipefish, old wives, and a little lionfish with 5-6meter visibility at Fairlight.

Today's divers are headed to Shelly where the ocean has promised us a kaleidoscope of vibrant marine life and mesmerizing underwater landscapes. While the north-easterly wind is still blowing, the swell has swung to the south which has improved conditions in the bay, so we recommend jumping in at Cabbage Tree if you get the chance.

If you would like to join us on a dive soon, head to our website here https://divesydney.com.au/guided-shore-dives/ to book a Double Guided Shore Dive

Feeling rusty and have a New Year's Resolution of getting back in the water? Join us on a Dive Refresher here https://divesydney.com.au/scuba-refresher/

It's and we can't wait to head back to Montague Island this month, and we have 3 spots left if you are keen to join us!

Located just 5 nautical miles away from Narooma's coastline, you have the incredible opportunity to swim alongside Australian Fur Seals in crystal-clear waters. This exceptional location boasts numerous dive spots and the flexibility to dive in nearly any weather condition! It is renowned as a top-tier diving destination, promising delightful diving surprises in every season.

Follow the link below to book on or learn more:
https://divesydney.com.au/travel-calendar/montague-island-seal-diving-narooma-weekend/

Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Low tide: 6.47 am (0.7m)
High tide: 1.04 pm (1.5m)
Wind: 13 km/h NNE
Water temp: 22°C

Happy New Year! We're back in full swing for 2024, and we'll be heading to Fairlight for our dives and snorkels today, as it's looking lovely and calm on the surface, whereas there is a fairly strong North Easterly wind and swell pushing into Shelly, making it quite bumpy.

We'll have a visibility report for you later today when the divers return, and we look forward to hearing about their dives. If you're interested in joining us for a dive or snorkel this week, just head over to our website to check out our availability and book in!

Guided Shore Dives:
https://divesydney.com.au/guided-shore-dives/

Scuba Refresher:
https://divesydney.com.au/scuba-refresher/

Guided Snorkel Tours:
https://divesydney.com.au/guided-snorkel-tours/

Sunday 31st December 2023
High tide: 11.47 am (1.69m)
Low tide: 6.31 pm (0.47m)
Wind: 14.8 km/h SE
Water temp: 22°C

Happy last day of 2023 divers! We hope you, like us, are jumping into the new year by jumping into the water! We're heading down to Shelly Beach today for a beautiful day of diving and snorkeling before closing early (4pm) to start our New Year's festivities.

We want to give a big congratulations to all of our Open Water Students today for completing their PADI certificates, we can't wait to see you diving with us again soon.

Yesterday our divers and snorkelers were at Shelly where vis was between 8-10 meters and divers saw eagle rays, estuary catfish, fiddler rays, giant cuttlefish, and many other usual suspects.

Today we are heading back to our beloved marine reserve, Cabbage Tree Bay, where we expect excellent conditions and good vis today.

If you're planning to head into the new year with a dive tomorrow, just be aware we will be closed on the 1st, so we recommend renting your gear today. You can return it on the 2nd when we reopen (no additional day charge).

Looking to dive on New Year's Day? Come pick up your rental equipment and tanks before 4PM tomorrow and have an extra day of rentals on us, as we are CLOSED on January 1st.

The shop re-opens on January 2nd at 8am, and you may return your rentals at any time after that.

We wish you all a Happy New Year!

Saturday 30th December 2023
High tide: 11.10 am (1.76m)
Low tide: 5.55 pm (0.43m)
Wind: 11.1 km/h SSW
Water temp: 22°C

It is another stunning Saturday down at Dive Centre Manly, and we expect the waters at Cabbage Tree Bay to be calm and warm.

Yesterday’s Double Guided Shore Divers, Refresher Divers, Discover Scuba Divers, Snorkelers, and PADI Open Water students were at Fairlight, where the viz was 4-6 meters and marine critters were abundant; with octopuses, gropers, nudibranchs, wobbegongs, bullseyes, old wives, and sting rays in the mix.

Congratulations to Alexandra, Alexa, Anavi, Marta, Hanna, Shaun, and Charlie on becoming certified Open Water Divers! The underwater world awaits you, and we are so happy that we got to start you off on your diving journey.

Today we are off to Shelly, where we expect the algae to have cleared out of the bay, and the visibility should now be excellent with the south-south-west winds and barely a ripple on the surface.

We are filling up very quickly for January dives these days, so if you would like to join one of our Divemasters or Instructors on a Guided Dive, Snorkel, or PADI Course, we recommend hopping online and booking your spot as soon as possible.

Click here for our Dive Calendar https://divesydney.com.au/dive-calendar/ to see exactly what we have on offer with availability and to book your spot!

Friday 29th December 2023
High tide: 10.32 am (1.81m)
Low tide: 5.18 pm (0.4m)
Wind: 7.4 km/h SSW
Water temp: 20°C

Did you see the bioluminescence show last night? Wow, spectacular!

Today we are headed back to explore Fairlight Beach with reports Shelly is experiencing an algae bloom reducing viz. Yesterday’s divers at Fairlight enjoyed 4-6 meter viz and spotted fan belly leatherjackets, anemones, blue groupers, rays, cuttlefish, and wobbegongs.

Congratulations to Jeeven’s PADI Open Water students Aaron, Wenjia, and Erina, yesterday for completing your course and becoming certified divers!

If you would like to join us soon for a dive or a snorkel, we have some availability coming up in the new year! Spots are booking up rather quickly though, so if you’d like to secure a spot we recommend booking ASAP.

Click here for our Double Guided Shore Dives https://divesydney.com.au/guided-shore-dives/

Thursday 28th December 2023
High tide: 9.54 am (1.84m)
Low tide: 4.41 pm (0.37m)
Wind: 7.4 km/h W
Water temp: 20°C

Good morning divers and snorkellers! On this stunning Thursday morning, what better activity could you think of doing than getting in the ocean?

Yesterday our Double Guided Shore Divers, Discover Scuba Divers, Open Water Students, Refresher Divers, and Snorkelers, had an incredible day at Shelly where vis was 6m and biodiversity was abundant. Divers saw old wives, eagle rays, horned leather jackets, blind sharks, reaper cuttlefish, moray eels, wobbegongs, groupers, nudibranchs, octopuses and more! Incredible.

This morning we are off to Fairlight, as we are sure you have seen that there is a massive sunfish that has stranded near the Bower in Cabbage Tree Bay. Due to this we will be staying out of the way and seeing what we can see on the harbour side with our divers and snorkellers.

If you would like to join us for a dive or a snorkel soon, we do have some availability early in the New Year, but we recommend booking as soon as possible as things are filling up fairly quickly. Check out our dive calendar here: https://divesydney.com.au/dive-calendar/ to see what we have on and book your spot.

Wednesday 27th December 2023
High tide: 9.13 am (1.8m)
Low tide: 4.01 pm (0.35m)
Wind: 13.3 km/h SSW
Water temp: 22°C

A belated Merry Christmas to all our divers and snorkelers! I hope you all had a wonderful festive few days and spent it with family, friends, and the ocean! We enjoyed our two days off and are jumping straight back into it today, with our Guided Shore Divers and Refreshers heading down to Shelly Beach for a lovely day in the water.

Yesterday visibility in the Bay was pretty varied, with some areas opening up to 8-9m, and others around 4-5m with a bit of particulate. Lots to see though, with everything from black margin nudibranchs to wobbegongs, as well as giant cuttlefish, eastern smooth boxfish, and juvenile blind sharks.

Today the surface conditions are looking calm in the bay, with a little wave on the point with the high tide, minimal wind and swell predicted for the afternoon and the next few days, so we should have some lovely diving ahead.

We're quite full on our guided dives this week, but if you'd like to rent some equipment and head out, feel free to drop by the shop and we'll get you sorted 😊

Sunday 24th December 2023
Low tide: 1.42 am (0.45m)
High tide: 7.30 pm (1.3m)
Wind: 18.5 km/h ESE
Water temp: 22°C

Twas the day before Christmas and all through the ocean, many creatures were stirring, even a Maori wrasse.

And that divers, is why we are heading to Shelly for some Double Guided Shore Dives! With the East South East winds and rain picking up later this afternoon, we recommend getting in the water early for the best vis and conditions at Shelly, otherwise, Fairlight will make an excellent choice for later this afternoon.

Today we also have day two of our PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI Open Water courses with Fletch and Emma, and what a wonderful time it will be tomorrow when everyone wakes up newly certified for Christmas!

Yesterday our Divers enjoyed 10-meter vis at Cabbage Tree Bay and saw nudis, gropers, squid, fiddler rays, Billie the turtle, wobbegongs, and sea stars.

If you would like to pop by to get the very last of your shopping done today, we will be in-store until 4pm to help you pick the best gift for your dive buddies. Otherwise,
Gift Vouchers are available 24/7 on our website here: https://divesydney.com.au/gift-certificates/

If you want to take yourself for a bit of a Christmas Dive while we are closed, don't fret! If you would like to pick up some rental equipment today, you will be able to return it on December 27th at no extra charge.

We hope you all have a wonderful Holiday tomorrow!

Merry Christmas from the DCM Team

Saturday 22nd December 2023
Low tide: 12.42 am (0.52m)
High tide: 6.31 pm (1.33m)
Wind: 9.3 km/h WSW
Water temp: 21°C

For those of you who have been nice and finished all your Christmas shopping and have time to dive, then Shelly awaits! Despite the overnight shower, the conditions will still be good due to the WSW winds that have blown all that green water from earlier in the week back out to sea. Yesterday the viz was 8 to 10m at times.

If you are naughty and you are reading this at the Mall, then fear not conditions are also looking great for tomorrow! So get that shopping done and dusted and you are on holiday.

If you need inspiration and don't know what to give the diver who has everything, or you want to give the gift of diving, why not purchase a gift voucher? Click here https://divesydney.com.au/gift-certificates/ to get yours today! You can purchase a gift certificate online and have it emailed to you anytime before the big day.
Last year's record was 10.59pm, Christmas Eve.

We also want to congratulate Paul, Dirk, Sharon, Lucy, Doryane, Finley, Laila, Nathaniel, Carlo, and Petra for completing your PADI Open Water course! Emma, Irena, and Marcos loved teaching you how to dive. We look forward to taking you on some more underwater adventures soon.

3 days left!

On the third day before Christmas my true love asked from me, an Underwater Photography Course instructed by Pete McGee!

Starting at the end of January we are bringing in Award Winning Photographer Pete McGee to run an Underwater Photography Course. This course would make an incredible gift for those wanting to learn the ins and outs of taking photos underwater, get a better idea of how to utilise the best settings on their camera for underwater photography, and even how to edit your photos in software such as Adobe Lightroom.

Head to our website here https://divesydney.com.au/underwater-photography/ for more information and to book.

Or head here https://divesydney.com.au/gift-certificates/ to purchase a gift voucher to be used on any in-store products, courses, or tours we have available.

Friday 22nd December 2023
Low tide: 11.32 am (0.59m)
High tide: 5.29 pm (1.38m)
Wind: 18.5 km/h SW
Water temp: 20°C

With the longest day of the year ahead of us today, we look forward to enjoying the clear blues down in Cabbage Tree Bay.

Yesterday our divers were down at Shelly reported 8-10 meter vis and spotted schools of barracuda, giant cuttlefish, fiddler rays, southern Māori Wrasse, sting rays, catfish, groupers, wobbegong, nudis, and a moray!

Today we have three Open Water Courses, Double Guided Shore Dives, and a Refresher Dive heading out to enjoy the wonders of Cabbage Tree Bay and hopefully feel the sun on their skin during their surface intervals. With no rain in the forecast, minimal southerly winds, and a small swell we recommend you do the same!

Tomorrow and Sunday, we have very limited availability on our Double Guided Shore Dives, and our afternoon Snorkel Safari! This will be your last chance to get in the water with us until December 27th, when we will re-open after Christmas.

If you’re still looking for a gift for the diver in your life, do not fret, we will be open until 5pm today and tomorrow, and until 4 pm on Christmas Eve. If you can’t make it into the shop before the holidays, Dive Centre Manly gift vouchers are available 24/7 online, get yours here https://divesydney.com.au/gift-certificates/ today!

It's almost Christmas and we can't wait to celebrate!
Here are our opening hours for the upcoming festive week. We'll be open on Christmas Eve until 4pm, so get in early for any last-minute Christmas gifts and stocking fillers. 🎅

For any last-minute gift certificates, they are available online at any time, in case you're in a bind, just follow the link below:
https://divesydney.com.au/gift-certificates/

With only 4 days to go, we're talking stocking fillers! So you're just looking for a little something for the ocean lovers in your life? We have a range of scuba, snorkeling, and swimming bits and bobs under $50 to bring a little extra ocean joy to their Christmas morning!

• Sea Gold Anti-Fog Gel $19
• DCM Mask Tamers and Slap Straps $15
• Line Cutter $34
• Coiled Lanyard $35
• Whistle $7
• O-ring Holder with pick $24
• Swim goggles from $27
And much more!
Pop by the store to see our full range 🎄

Thursday 21st December 2023
Low tide: 10.15 am (0.6m)
High tide: 4.22 pm (1.4m)
Wind: 22.2 SSW
Water temp: 22°C

Don't let the wet weather get you down today because Cabbage Tree Bay is looking calm and protected from the southerly swell, and visibility is reported to be around 8m! You're probably going to get wet anyway, so you may as well jump in for a dive or snorkel and make it worthwhile 🐠

Yesterday we had our divers down at Shelly Beach where they had 6-8m visibility, saw numerous wobbegongs and groupers, and even got lucky spotting Billy the turtle on the left-hand side. We also had Tricky diving down at Chowder Bay yesterday, with about 1-2m visibility, and some awesome sightings of seahorses giving birth.

We have lots on the go in the water today, and the shop is open and fully stocked with all the dive and snorkel gear you might need for the perfect Christmas gifts! So don't be afraid to drop by.
For any information regarding our upcoming dives, just follow the link below to our website:
https://divesydney.com.au/

5 days left!

With just 5 days left until Christmas, why not look at buying some premium dive gear as a gift for yourself or one of your very best friends? We know you've been good girls and boys this year, and you deserve it.

Tricky recommends asking Santa for some new fins - the Hyflex Pro Switch in orange! He has trialed them at Shelly Beach and is in love with them (we won't tell Janet). Because the No.1 rule in diving is colour coordination, he's also treating yourself to an orange paragon mask and an orange platina snorkel.

We also have gift certificates for experiences and in-store credit, find them here: https://divesydney.com.au/gift-certificates/

Wednesday 20th December 2023
Low tide: 9.00 am (0.63m)
High tide: 3.14 pm (1.56m)
Wind: 33.3 km/h WNW
Water temp: 22°C

How are we enjoying the wet weather divers? Not much? Well, why not jump in the water at Shelly where the water temp will be warmer than the air temp today and the water should be fairly clear with reports of around 8 meters already rolling in.

Congratulations to Saadhana, Athalie, Lisa, and Elysia for completing your PADI Open Water course! Marcos loved teaching you how to dive, and we all want to welcome to the world of diving as certified Open Water divers!

Yesterday’s divers were at Fairlight with John and Robin, where they saw sting rays, gropers, stripeys, wobbegongs, and mauri wrasse! It was a great day to be harbour side 4-6 meters on the low tide. Now despite the rain today, conditions look fantastic for a dive at Shelly with the strong southerly wind helping push particulate out of the bay leaving us with some hopefully clear blues leading up to Christmas.

If you’re still looking for a gift for your friend, family, or foe, why not give them the gift of diving? Give them a gift voucher (by clicking here: https://divesydney.com.au/gift-certificates/ ) and help them get in the water in one way or another.