📍 Illawarra, NSW

Plantation Point

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About Plantation Point

Shallow rocky reef gives way to small drop-offs draped in kelp and seagrass, making Plantation Point a charming and diverse dive in the heart of Jervis Bay's pristine marine park.

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11m
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Beginner
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12m
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Plantation Point 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 Plantation Point.

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Plantation Point 7-Day Swell & Wave Height Forecast

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

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

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

Plantation Point Location

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Common Questions
How deep is Plantation Point?
Plantation Point reaches a maximum depth of 11m. This makes it suitable for newly certified divers.
Is Plantation Point suitable for beginners?
Yes — Plantation Point is rated beginner-friendly. Newly certified divers and snorkelers will feel comfortable here.
What is the visibility like at Plantation Point?
Pelagic's Azure™ model predicts an expected visibility of around 12m at Plantation Point. Visibility varies with swell, rainfall and tidal conditions — check the live prediction above before heading out.
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