📍 Illawarra, NSW

Tapalla Point

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About Tapalla Point

Brilliant white sand flats meet shallow rocky reef in Jervis Bay's crystal-clear waters — a calm, accessible site perfect for freedivers and snorkellers of all levels.

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5m
Experience
Beginner
Best Vis
10m
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Tapalla 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 Tapalla Point.

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Tapalla Point 7-Day Swell & Wave Height Forecast

Tapalla Point site-specific wave heights calculated by Pelagic Hadal Conditions Intelligence™
About this forecast

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

Tide times and optimal dive windows for Tapalla Point, Illawarra, NSW
About this chart

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

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

Tapalla Point Location

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Common Questions
How deep is Tapalla Point?
Tapalla Point reaches a maximum depth of 5m. This makes it suitable for newly certified divers.
Is Tapalla Point suitable for beginners?
Yes — Tapalla Point is rated beginner-friendly. Newly certified divers and snorkelers will feel comfortable here.
What is the visibility like at Tapalla Point?
Pelagic's Azure™ model predicts an expected visibility of around 10m at Tapalla Point. Visibility varies with swell, rainfall and tidal conditions — check the live prediction above before heading out.
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