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Blue Fish Wall

3.9 — based on 18 community signals
4.2 12 species 23 contributors

Blue Fish Wall is a year-round Australian dive site with no marine protection restrictions and minimal coral stress.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
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Activity
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Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
4.7 kn
Wave
0.78 m
Water
17.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (20%)
Now: W (281°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.33m

Next: High at 01:00 (+0.15m)

+0.7 m0 m-0.6 m
▲ 01:00 · +0.15m ▼ 07:00 · -0.13m ▲ 14:00 · +0.57m ▼ 21:00 · -0.18m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV6.7 · high Air PM2.511 · good 05:49 17:49
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 8.8 0.84 7 0mm
09-20 9.9 0.68 7 0mm
09-21 16 1.5 7 1mm
09-22 9.4 1.44 1 3mm
09-23 10 1.3 4 1mm
09-24 12.2 1.16 7 1mm
09-25 10.4 1.06 7 0mm

About this spot

Blue Fish Wall draws divers to Australia's underwater landscape with reliable access throughout the year. The site supports a healthy coral ecosystem with no current bleaching stress, making it a solid choice for observation and exploration. Twelve species observations have been recorded at the site, giving divers a sense of the marine life they might encounter. Community video documentation—three contributions so far—shows the site's appeal to the diving public and provides useful reference material for trip planning. The absence of marine protection area restrictions means straightforward access without special permits or regulations. While specific depth and visibility data aren't detailed here, the year-round viability suggests consistent conditions. This is the kind of reliable, accessible Australian dive that rewards both repeat visits and first-time explorers with stable reef conditions and active marine populations.

📖 Guide: Diving in Australia: 61 Sites from Coral Reefs to Cold-Water Wrecks

Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

Reef

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type I · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 17016km · ~3914kg · €70

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 53/100
  • Visa: e-Visa · 90 days max
  • Flight: 16h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 9h east · 6 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Blue Fish Wall?

Blue Fish Wall is diveable year-round, so you can plan your trip based on your schedule and other factors like travel costs or weather preferences rather than seasonal restrictions.

Is Blue Fish Wall protected or restricted?

No. Blue Fish Wall sits outside a marine protected area, so there are no special permits or access restrictions to navigate.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Twelve species observations are on record for Blue Fish Wall. Community videos—three available—provide visual reference for the site's marine life and conditions.

Is the coral healthy?

Yes. Blue Fish Wall shows no coral bleaching stress, indicating a stable and healthy reef ecosystem at the time of the most recent assessment.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Dive Centre Manly

3.5 km
4.9 (800 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 52+ times this month
Hours: Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Pro Dive

5.1 km
Dive centre

Plunge

6 km
Dive centre
Speaks 🇬🇧

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

41 records · 31 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Limax maximus

Gastropoda · Limacidae
GBIF
Last seen:
5 Jan 2026
×3records

Bembicium nanum

Gastropoda · Littorinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
5 Jan 2026
×1records

Tesseropora rosea

Maxillopoda · Tetraclitidae
GBIF
Last seen:
5 Jan 2026
×1records

Pyrazus ebeninus

Gastropoda · Batillariidae
GBIF
Last seen:
4 Jan 2026
×2records

Cabestana spengleri

Gastropoda · Cymatiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
4 Jan 2026
×1records

Sepioteuthis australis

Cephalopoda · Loliginidae
GBIF
Last seen:
4 Jan 2026
×1records

Myliobatis tenuicaudatus

Elasmobranchii · Myliobatidae
GBIF
Last seen:
4 Jan 2026
×1records

Austrolittorina unifasciata

Gastropoda · Littorinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×2records

Nerita melanotragus

Gastropoda · Neritidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×2records

Parasesarma erythodactylum

Malacostraca · Sesarmidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×2records

Oulactis muscosa

Anthozoa · Actiniidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×2records

Leptograpsus variegatus

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×2records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Scuba Diving Manly. Dive Location - Blue Fish Wall | Port Jackson Shark & Giant Cuttlefish

Jake Brown

Blue fish wall and point, sydney, contour roam HD

DrJacOz

Dive Centre Manly boat diving at Bluefish Point in Sydney

Dive Centre Manly

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "This toilet no longer exists it is the storage room for the cafe"

    anonymous · 2026-05-12
  • "These benches have moved elsewhere months ago via StreetComplete_ee 63.0"

    janesk · 2026-04-17
wind peaks Sep-Jan-Oct, calmest Jun-May-Apr, dry Feb-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jan (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (80/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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