📍 Illawarra, NSW

Maloneys

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About Maloneys

Just off the tourist track, this sheltered volcanic reef slope is a great place to explore, with rays, Port Jackson sharks, octopus, and the occasional Grey Nurse shark gliding along the slope.

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15m
Experience
Beginner
Best Vis
8m
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Maloneys 7-Day Weather Forecast

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7-day weather forecast for Wollongong, NSW sourced from Open-Meteo. Shows daily high/low temperatures, weather conditions and rain probability — useful for planning your drive to Maloneys.

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Maloneys 7-Day Swell & Wave Height Forecast

Maloneys site-specific wave heights calculated by Pelagic Hadal Conditions Intelligence™
About this forecast

7-day swell forecast for Maloneys, calculated using Pelagic's Hadal Conditions Intelligence™. Wave heights are site-specific — adjusted for Maloneys's exposure, orientation and depth profile. Colour bands show diveable conditions at this site: green is ideal, orange is marginal, red is undiveable.

Optimal Dive Times & Tide Chart — Maloneys

Tide times and optimal dive windows for Maloneys, Illawarra, NSW
About this chart

5-day tide chart for Maloneys showing high and low tides with ideal dive windows highlighted in green. Tidal movement directly affects visibility and current strength at Maloneys — plan your entry to coincide with the green windows for the best conditions.

Tide data is site-specific and accounts for Maloneys's tidal sensitivity. Check the green windows above for the optimal entry time.

Maloneys Location

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Common Questions
How deep is Maloneys?
Maloneys reaches a maximum depth of 15m. This makes it suitable for newly certified divers.
Is Maloneys suitable for beginners?
Yes — Maloneys is rated beginner-friendly. Newly certified divers and snorkelers will feel comfortable here.
What is the visibility like at Maloneys?
Pelagic's Azure™ model predicts an expected visibility of around 8m at Maloneys. Visibility varies with swell, rainfall and tidal conditions — check the live prediction above before heading out.
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