About Peels Reef
A long, shallow rocky platform, perfect for exploring its jagged edges and the local marine life. Ideal for relaxed dives along its narrow, shard-like formation.
Live Conditions
Score
Azure™ Visibility
Predicted
Wave Height
Offshore
Wind
Knots
Peels Reef Weather Forecast
About this forecast
7-day weather forecast for Wollongong, NSW sourced from Open-Meteo. Daily high/low temperatures, conditions and rain probability.
Peels Reef Swell Forecast
About this forecast
Site-specific wave heights adjusted for Peels Reef's exposure, orientation and depth profile. Colour bands: green = ideal, orange = marginal, red = undiveable.
Peels Reef 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.
Experience
Intermediate
Rating
Site Exposure
Full exposure
Partial exposure
Protected
Site Exposure
Partial Shelter
Full exposure N–NE. Partial exposure NNW–N.
Protection Level3/5
Tide SensitivityModerate
Runoff ImpactLow
Site BriefWater Temperature
Summer 20–23 °C | Winter 15–17 °C
Common Questions
Is Peels Reef suitable for beginners?
Peels Reef is best suited to intermediate divers with at least 20–30 logged dives and comfortable buoyancy control.
What is the visibility like at Peels Reef?
Pelagic's Azure™ model predicts an expected visibility of around 8m at Peels Reef. Visibility varies with swell, rainfall and tidal conditions — check the live prediction above before heading out.
What is the water temperature at Peels Reef?
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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