Dive Sites in Byron Bay, New South Wales
7 sites · 6–25m · Scuba, Snorkel, Freedive
Diving Byron Bay: what to know
Byron Bay is home to 7 dive sites with depths ranging from 6–25m. The region features reef, semi-enclosed, enclosed, wreck dive sites, making it suitable for divers of all experience levels. Popular activities include Scuba, Snorkel, Freedive. Some sites are estuaries where visibility is closely tied to recent rainfall and tidal cycles.
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Dive Sites
6–25m
Depth Range
4
Site Types
3
Activities
Best months to dive Byron Bay
Byron Bay dive sites
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Little Wategos
8m max · Reef
Shore dive at Little Wategos featuring reef structures and diverse marine life. Best accessed in calm conditions with southerly or south-westerly winds.
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Cosey Corner
10m max · Reef
Shore dive at Cosey Corner featuring reef structures and diverse marine life. Best accessed in calm conditions with northerly or north-westerly winds.
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Wategos
8m max · semi-enclosed
Sheltered shore dive at the iconic Wategos Beach in Byron Bay, offering excellent reef diving with diverse marine life in a relatively protected environment.
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Fisherman's Lookout (The Pass)
10m max · Reef
Popular shore dive near Byron Bay featuring diverse marine life and reef structures. Best dived in calm conditions with westerly or south-westerly winds for optimal visibility.
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Brunswick River
8m max · enclosed
Unique estuarine dive site in the Brunswick River offering a different diving experience with mangrove and river ecosystems. Visibility heavily influenced by tides and rainfall, with best conditions during incoming to high slack tide.
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SS Wollongbar
6m max · Wreck
Located just 30m offshore from the northern end of Main Beach, the remains of the SS Wollongbar (lost in 1921) serve as a thriving artificial reef, with parts of the boiler and metal frame often visible above the waterline.
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Nguthungulli/Julian Rocks Nature Reserve
25m max · Reef
NSW's premier dive site. Part of Cape Byron Marine Park with manta rays, turtles, grey nurse sharks, and dolphins. World-class biodiversity.
Best Months to Dive Byron Bay
Based on ideal conditions data for all Byron Bay dive sites. Always check the live Divability Score before diving.