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Dee Why Wide

Sydney, Australia

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★ 4.0 (2 reviews)

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Advanced

Expansive offshore reef with dramatic ledges and abundant marine life.

Boat Access

22m Avg Depth

32m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a large, deep offshore reef renowned for its extensive rock formations and dramatic ledges dropping to over 30 meters. It boasts prolific fish life, colourful sponge gardens, and is a classic Sydney boat dive. The sheer scale of the reef provides plenty of area for exploration over multiple dives.

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Plan Your Visit

sydneyaustraliadiving

Marine Life

Eastern Blue GroperWobbegong SharkPort Jackson SharkGiant CuttlefishRed MorwongYellowtail ScadSea PikeNudibranchsColourful SpongesGorgonian Fans

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Due to depths exceeding 30m, potential strong currents, and offshore boat access requirements.

Hazards:

currentdepthboat traffic

Current Strength:

Variable

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4.0

★★★★★

1 review

Bibish Co

August 15, 2025

★★★★★

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