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The Leap

Sydney, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Iconic Sydney shore dive with a dramatic giant stride entry.

Shore Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is famous for its thrilling giant stride entry from a rock ledge into deep water. Below the surface, divers can explore a dramatic vertical wall, massive boulders, and small swim-throughs teeming with temperate marine life like Weedy Seadragons.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Weedy SeadragonEastern Blue GroperPort Jackson SharkWobbegong SharkGiant CuttlefishNudibranchsSponge Gardens

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Requires a challenging giant stride entry from a high rock ledge and potential for strong surge.

Hazards:
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Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 19.4°C

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