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The Gantry

3.4 — based on 13 community signals
4.3 12 especies 34 colaboradores

The Gantry at Bawley Beach is a protected dive site inside Bawley Point Reserve, offering year-round access to diverse marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Bawley Point Reserve updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
MPAShore entryFamily-friendly

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Vida marina
Pulpo

Mapa

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
8.4 kn
Olas
1.08 m
Agua
18°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WNW (31%)
Now: WNW (299°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.27m

Próxima: Alta a las 02:00 (+0.18m)

+0.7 m0 m-0.6 m
▲ 02:00 · +0.18m ▼ 07:00 · -0.08m ▲ 14:00 · +0.55m ▼ 21:00 · -0.23m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.4 · high Aire PM2.51 · good 05:53 17:52
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 14.2 1.34 6 0mm
09-20 14.5 1.28 7 0mm
09-21 14.6 2.66 2 2mm
09-22 7.3 2.1 2 0mm
09-23 7.6 1.78 5 0mm
09-24 14.9 1.68 7 0mm
09-25 6.1 1.38 5 0mm

About this spot

The Gantry is a dive site located at Bawley Beach near Bawley Point Reserve on the Australian coast. Sitting within a marine protected area, this spot draws divers looking for consistent access to healthy reef systems and diverse marine species. The reserve status means the site receives protection that supports thriving ecosystems year-round. Divers can expect to encounter a range of marine life typical to this region's waters. With 12 documented species observations and 3 community videos available, you'll find solid local intel on what to expect beneath the surface. The protected status ensures that the site maintains its ecological value and continues to support vibrant fish populations and reef structures. Access is available throughout the year, making The Gantry a reliable option for divers planning trips to the New South Wales coast. The reserve designation reflects the area's ecological importance, and visiting here means exploring a site managed for long-term health. Local dive communities have documented their experiences, so you can review footage and sighting records before your dive. Whether you're a visiting diver or local exploring your region's underwater terrain, The Gantry offers the advantage of a protected marine environment with documented marine activity and community support.

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Vida marina

Pulpo

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 ↔ 17676km · ~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 The Gantry?

The Gantry is accessible year-round, so you can plan dives any season. Check local conditions and water temperature before booking, as Australian coastal weather varies by season.

What marine life can I expect to see?

12 species observations have been documented at The Gantry. Review the community videos and sighting records available online to see what divers have encountered on recent trips.

Are there any permits or restrictions?

The Gantry lies inside Bawley Point Reserve, a marine protected area. Check current regulations with local authorities before diving to confirm any access requirements or restrictions.

Where can I find recent dive reports?

Three community videos and species observation data are available online. These provide valuable insight into recent conditions and marine activity at the site.

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

79 registros · 48 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Austrobalanus imperator

Maxillopoda · Austrobalanidae
GBIF
Última observación:
25 ene 2026
×1registros

Jorunna pantherina

Gastropoda · Discodorididae
GBIF
Última observación:
25 ene 2026
×1registros

Leptograpsus variegatus

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Última observación:
23 ene 2026
×3registros

Ocypode cordimana

Malacostraca · Ocypodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
18 ene 2026
×2registros

Hinea brasiliana

Gastropoda · Planaxidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 ene 2026
×2registros

Cardita aviculina

Bivalvia · Carditidae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 ene 2026
×1registros

Bullina lineata

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

Octopus tetricus

Cephalopoda · Octopodidae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 ene 2026
×2registros

Heliocidaris tuberculata

Echinoidea · Echinometridae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 ene 2026
×1registros

Ischnochiton smaragdinus

Polyplacophora · Ischnochitonidae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 ene 2026
×1registros

Plocamopherus imperialis

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

Phlyctenactis tuberculosa

Anthozoa · Actiniidae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 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.

Bawley Point Gantry, NSW

Sean Elliott - Underwater Video
💬 1 top comments
  • Nice mate. Used to spear off there 30-40 years ago. Brings back a lot of memories

    @garrycomans5889 · 👍 1

Bawley Point Gantry | NSW - diving with sharks, rays and the octopus | more SCUBA with Jenny Geldart

Jenny Geldart (Narcosis Films)

The Gantry South Solitary Island

Mark Spencer
wind peaks Oct-Sep-Nov, calmest Mar-May-Apr, 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: Sep (0/100) Now: Sep (0/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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