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Scuba Diving in Clovelly Beach, Clovelly, New South Wales Australia

Skill Level:
Novice
Clovelly is a beach-side suburb of Sydney, at about 8 km/4 mi in the south-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District).

Clovelly beach is located in between Bronte beach to the north and Gordon’s bay to the south. If you are a scuba diving enthusiast, then you should visit Clovelly pool which is a natural rock pool on the southern side of the beach. The spot is appropriate for novice divers as it is an easy and shallow dive.

The pool is up to 8 m/26.2 ft deep and visibility rate is excellent, at around 10 m/32 ft. Water temperature is up to 21°C/69.8°F degrees in summer and early autumn months and between 14-18°C/57.2-64.4°F in winter. Divers will have the opportunity to witness an amazing marine life. Expect to see giant cuttlefish, blue groper, moray, small rays, yellowtail, Port Jackson sharks ,sole,old wives and plenty of schooling fish.

Clovelly pool is popular with all level of divers as it is an excellent night dive site. Best period for diving is in the winter months. Note: Divers are not allowed to dive here during daylight from October through April.