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.
Live Conditions
Score
Azure™ Visibility
Predicted
Wave Height
Offshore
Wind
Knots
Plantation Point 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.
Plantation Point Swell Forecast
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Site-specific wave heights adjusted for Plantation Point's exposure, orientation and depth profile. Colour bands: green = ideal, orange = marginal, red = undiveable.
Plantation Point 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
Limited exposure
Protected
Site Exposure
Well Protected
Full exposure ESE–SE. Partial exposure NW–ESE. Limited exposure SE–S.
Protection Level4/5
Tide SensitivityNot tide dependent
Runoff ImpactLow
Site BriefWater Temperature
Summer 20–23 °C | Winter 15–17 °C
Common Questions
Is Plantation Point suitable for beginners?
Plantation Point is best suited to intermediate divers with at least 20–30 logged dives and comfortable buoyancy control.
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.
What is the water temperature at Plantation Point?
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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