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Swansea Bridge

3.9 — based on 19 community signals
4.3 12 especies 31 colaboradores

Swansea Bridge is a year-round dive site near Sydney offering consistent access to local marine life without seasonal restrictions.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Pulpo

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
7.3 kn
Olas
1.02 m
Agua
18.9°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (19%)
Now: NW (306°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.35m

Próxima: Alta a las 01:00 (+0.15m)

+0.7 m0 m-0.7 m
▲ 01:00 · +0.15m ▼ 07:00 · -0.14m ▲ 14:00 · +0.57m ▼ 21:00 · -0.16m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.8 · high Aire PM2.54 · good 05:47 17:47
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 8.4 1.1 7 0mm
09-20 9.9 0.88 7 0mm
09-21 16.4 1.66 7 1mm
09-22 11.4 1.68 1 2mm
09-23 12.4 1.54 4 0mm
09-24 12.6 1.22 7 0mm
09-25 10 1.24 7 0mm

About this spot

Swansea Bridge, located in New South Wales, Australia, is an accessible dive destination suitable for year-round exploration. The site draws divers interested in observing local marine species in their natural habitat. With 12 documented species observations on record, the location provides opportunities to encounter the diversity of Australia's temperate waters. The site sits outside a marine protected area, allowing flexible access for visiting divers. Community contributions include three videos from past divers, offering valuable insights into what to expect underwater. These resources help divers prepare for their visit and understand the site's character. Swansea Bridge serves as a solid option for divers seeking familiar Australian diving without the constraints of MPA regulations. The consistent conditions throughout the year make it reliable for trip planning. Local marine life observations suggest a healthy ecosystem with varied species composition typical of New South Wales coastal diving.

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Mejores meses

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

Vida marina

Pulpo

Tipos de buceo

Costa

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 ↔ 17668km · ~4064kg · €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 Swansea Bridge?

Swansea Bridge is diveable year-round, so you can plan your trip based on your schedule rather than seasonal windows. Check local conditions before each visit for optimal visibility and comfort.

What depth and difficulty level is Swansea Bridge?

Specific depth and difficulty data for Swansea Bridge are not currently documented. Contact local dive operators or review community videos to understand site conditions before diving.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at Swansea Bridge. Review the species data and community videos to learn which animals are commonly encountered at this New South Wales dive site.

Do I need permits or special access?

Swansea Bridge lies outside a marine protected area, so standard diving access applies. Verify current local regulations with NSW authorities before your dive trip.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

55 registros · 49 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Ambigolimax Pollonera, 1887

Gastropoda · Limacidae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 ene 2026
×3registros

Hydatina physis

Gastropoda · Aplustridae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 ene 2026
×1registros

Anthothoe albocincta

Anthozoa · Sagartiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 ene 2026
×1registros

Austraeolis ornata

Gastropoda · Facelinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 ene 2026
×1registros

Neotrygon kuhlii

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 ene 2026
×1registros

Hypselodoris bennetti

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 ene 2026
×1registros

Trygonoptera testacea

Elasmobranchii · Urolophidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 ene 2026
×1registros

Sepioteuthis australis

Cephalopoda · Loliginidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 ene 2026
×1registros

Pleurobranchus peronii

Gastropoda · Pleurobranchidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 ene 2026
×1registros

Cellana tramoserica

Gastropoda · Nacellidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 ene 2026
×1registros

Centrostephanus rodgersii

Echinoidea · Diadematidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 ene 2026
×1registros

Nerita melanotragus

Gastropoda · Neritidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 ene 2026
×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.

Swansea Bridge 2007

Sharkdentist
💬 2 top comments
  • Great clip

    @thruxt0677 · 👍 1
  • What a cool place... Thanx

    @blackseaandothers · 👍 0

Diving Swansea Bridge, Swansea, NSW , Australia

EXRAFAPP
💬 1 top comments
  • I could sit there for ages and watch those Stripies milling around against the blue backdrop (1:10) Nice work.

    @dalemcclenahan3396 · 👍 1

Swansea Bridge Dive!

Doctor Shack
wind peaks Dec-Jan-Nov, 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)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jan (100/100) Worst: Mar (0/100) Now: Sep (13/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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