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Chowder Bay

4.0 — based on 22 community signals
4.2 12 especies 24 colaboradores

Chowder Bay near Sydney offers year-round diving with healthy coral and 12 documented marine species.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Dificultad
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
5.3 kn
Olas
0.9 m
Agua
17.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (21%)
Now: WNW (293°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.32m

Próxima: Alta a las 01:00 (+0.15m)

+0.7 m0 m-0.6 m
▲ 01:00 · +0.15m ▼ 07:00 · -0.12m ▲ 14:00 · +0.57m ▼ 21:00 · -0.18m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.7 · high Aire PM2.511 · good 05:49 17:49
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 10.4 0.96 7 0mm
09-20 9.2 0.78 7 0mm
09-21 15.4 1.72 7 1mm
09-22 9.4 1.64 1 3mm
09-23 9.6 1.42 3 1mm
09-24 11.8 1.28 7 0mm
09-25 10.6 1.14 7 0mm

About this spot

Chowder Bay is a dive destination located in New South Wales, Australia, accessible year-round. The site benefits from stable coral health with no bleaching stress recorded, making it a reliable choice for divers seeking consistent conditions. The bay's ecosystem supports 12 identified marine species, providing good underwater biodiversity for exploration. This Sydney-area dive spot draws interest from the local diving community, with three community videos documenting conditions and marine life. The location sits outside marine protected areas, offering straightforward access for visiting divers. Year-round availability means you can plan trips on your schedule without seasonal restrictions. Chowder Bay suits divers looking for accessible exploration with documented marine activity. The species diversity and stable coral health indicate a functioning reef ecosystem. Community engagement through video documentation suggests active local interest and reliable information sharing about site conditions.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Australia: 61 sitios desde arrecifes de coral hasta pecios en aguas frías

Mejores meses

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Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 17674km · ~4065kg · €73

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 53/100
  • Visado: e-Visa · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 16h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 9h este · 6 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Chowder Bay?

Chowder Bay is diveable year-round, so you can plan trips whenever your schedule allows. No seasonal closures or major weather restrictions limit access.

What marine life will I see?

The bay supports 12 documented marine species. Community videos show active underwater life, though specific species lists depend on current dive conditions and seasonal movement patterns.

Are there access restrictions or permits needed?

Chowder Bay is not inside a marine protected area, so standard dive site access applies. Check with local Sydney dive operators for current entry requirements and safety briefings.

What is the coral health like?

The site shows no coral bleaching stress, indicating stable reef conditions. This is positive for ecosystem health and long-term diving sustainability at the location.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Dive Centre Bondi

Dive Centre Bondi

6.1 km
4.9 (755 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 49+ times this month
Teléfono: +61 2 9369 3855
Horario: Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Plunge

0.1 km
Centro de buceo
Speaks 🇬🇧

Dive Centre Manly

6.6 km
4.9 (800 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 52+ times this month
Teléfono: +61 2 9977 4355
Horario: Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Pro Dive

8.5 km
Centro de buceo

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

9 registros · 8 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Oikopleura

Appendicularia · Oikopleuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
20 may 2020
×1registros

Carcharhinus leucas

Bull Shark
Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
13 dic 2017
×2registros

Eunice roussaei

Polychaeta · Eunicidae
OBIS
Última observación:
15 ago 2016
×1registros

Oikopleuridae

Appendicularia · Oikopleuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
11 feb 2014
×1registros
Profundidad:
75 m

Cryptassiminea tasmanica

Gastropoda · Assimineidae
OBIS
Última observación:
7 sept 2002
×1registros

Pterochelus duffusi

Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Última observación:
5 dic 1978
×1registros

Condylocardia notoaustralis

Bivalvia · Condylocardiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 may 1881
×1registros

Scaeochlamys livida

Livid Fan Scallop
Bivalvia · Pectinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
Invalid Date
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Chowder Bay - Scuba Dive [4k]

Couple vlogger in Australia
💬 3 top comments
  • I love this

    @KrishnaRay-fc8vz · 👍 0
  • Lovely

    @karsubhajit1956 · 👍 0
  • Outstanding video quality 👍

    @9239506287 · 👍 0

Chowder bay Scuba diving

Deano's World
💬 1 top comments
  • Great video mate . If only people knew the amazingly beautiful organisms that live right below the surface . Good move with the garbage retrieval also . Thanks .

    @paulcombes3782 · 👍 0

Chowder Bay, Sydney Harbour Free Dive, Snorkel

LOVSEA Exploration
wind peaks Oct-Nov-Sep, calmest Jun-Apr-May, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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