About Bushrangers Bay
Framed by old igneous volcanic drop-offs, this narrow valley is the cruising ground of Grey Nurse sharks — one of the best places in NSW to meet these “Labradors of the sea”.
Live Conditions
Score
Azure™ Visibility
Predicted
Wave Height
Offshore
Wind
Knots
Features
WallBoulders
Bushrangers Bay Weather Forecast
About this forecast
7-day weather forecast for Newcastle, NSW sourced from Open-Meteo. Daily high/low temperatures, conditions and rain probability.
Bushrangers Bay Swell Forecast
About this forecast
Site-specific wave heights adjusted for Bushrangers Bay's exposure, orientation and depth profile. Colour bands: green = ideal, orange = marginal, red = undiveable.
Bushrangers Bay Tide Chart
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Today's tide chart with optimal dive windows highlighted in green. Upgrade to Essential or Pro to unlock the 5-day tide chart.
Max Depth
16m
Experience
Beginner
Rating
Site Exposure
Full exposure
Protected
Site Exposure
Partial Shelter
Full exposure NE–S.
Protection Level3/5
Tide SensitivityNot tide dependent
Runoff ImpactOcean beach — clears fast
Site BriefWater Temperature
Summer 20–23 °C | Winter 15–17 °C
Common Questions
How deep is Bushrangers Bay?
Bushrangers Bay reaches a maximum depth of 16m, with the main reef area ranging 4-16m. This makes it suitable for newly certified divers.
Is Bushrangers Bay suitable for beginners?
Yes — Bushrangers Bay is rated beginner-friendly. Newly certified divers and snorkelers will feel comfortable here.
What is the visibility like at Bushrangers Bay?
Pelagic's Azure™ model predicts an expected visibility of around 10m at Bushrangers Bay. Typical visibility is 6 - 12m. Visibility varies with swell, rainfall and tidal conditions — check the live prediction above before heading out.
Can you snorkel at Bushrangers Bay?
Scuba Diving, Freediving, Snorkeling are all well suited to Bushrangers Bay. The site is rated beginner level.
What is the water temperature at Bushrangers Bay?
Summer 20–23 °C | Winter 15–17 °C — summer to winter range. A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for winter, while a 3mm or shorty is fine in summer.
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