Illawarra, NSW

Murrays Beach

Shore Dive Beginner

About Murrays Beach

Tucked on Jervis Bay's southern headland, this shallow rocky reef steps down through small drop-offs to 5 metres, offering a sheltered and accessible dive in crystal-clear marine park waters.

Live Conditions
Score
Azure™ Visibility
Predicted
Wave Height
Offshore
Wind
Knots

Murrays Beach Weather Forecast

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7-day weather forecast for Wollongong, NSW sourced from Open-Meteo. Daily high/low temperatures, conditions and rain probability.

Murrays Beach Swell Forecast

Murrays Beach site-specific wave heights — Pelagic Hadal Conditions Intelligence™
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Site-specific wave heights adjusted for Murrays Beach's exposure, orientation and depth profile. Colour bands: green = ideal, orange = marginal, red = undiveable.

Murrays Beach Tide Chart

Tide times and optimal dive windows — Murrays Beach, Illawarra
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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.

Experience
Intermediate
Best Vis
12m
Rating
★★★★
Site Exposure
NNEESESSWWNW
Full exposure
Partial exposure
Limited exposure
Protected
Site Exposure
Well Protected
Full exposure E–E. Partial exposure NE–E. Limited exposure W–NE.
Protection Level4/5
Tide SensitivityNot tide dependent
Runoff ImpactLow

Murrays Beach Location

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Site Brief
Water Temperature
Summer 20–23 °C | Winter 15–17 °C
Common Questions
Is Murrays Beach suitable for beginners?
Murrays Beach is best suited to intermediate divers with at least 20–30 logged dives and comfortable buoyancy control.
What is the visibility like at Murrays Beach?
Pelagic's Azure™ model predicts an expected visibility of around 12m at Murrays Beach. Visibility varies with swell, rainfall and tidal conditions — check the live prediction above before heading out.
What is the water temperature at Murrays Beach?
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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