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Henry Head West

Sydney, Australia
★ 5.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate

Spectacular wall dive famous for Weedy Seadragons and overhangs.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features a stunning vertical wall that drops to a sandy bottom, adorned with large boulders, numerous overhangs and swim-throughs. It is renowned for its rich invertebrate life and is one of Sydney's most reliable locations to find Weedy Seadragons. The complex topography provides shelter for a huge diversity of marine species, making every dive different.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Weedy SeadragonEastern Blue GroperWobbegong SharkPort Jackson SharkGiant CuttlefishNudibranchsPygmy PipehorseEastern Blue Devil FishSea PikeRed MorwongLeatherjacketsSponge Gardens

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Exposed location with potential for swell and moderate currents.

Hazards:
boat trafficcurrentswell
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 19.2°C

Wind

Tide

Swell

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