📍 Illawarra, NSW

Peels Reef

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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.

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Depth
5m
Experience
Beginner
Best Vis
8m
Rating
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Peels Reef 7-Day Weather Forecast

About this forecast

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 Peels Reef.

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Peels Reef 7-Day Swell & Wave Height Forecast

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

7-day swell forecast for Peels Reef, calculated using Pelagic's Hadal Conditions Intelligence™. Wave heights are site-specific — adjusted for Peels Reef'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 — Peels Reef

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

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

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

Peels Reef Location

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Common Questions
How deep is Peels Reef?
Peels Reef reaches a maximum depth of 5m. This makes it suitable for newly certified divers.
Is Peels Reef suitable for beginners?
Yes — Peels Reef is rated beginner-friendly. Newly certified divers and snorkelers will feel comfortable here.
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.
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