About The Farm
A shallow, beginner-friendly site ideal for easy scuba diving, freediving or relaxed snorkelling in calm conditions. Gentle reef, sandy patches, and plenty of small marine life make it a great introduction to the area.
Live Conditions
Score
Azure™ Visibility
Predicted
Wave Height
Offshore
Wind
Knots
The Farm Weather Forecast
About this forecast
7-day weather forecast for Wollongong, NSW sourced from Open-Meteo. Daily high/low temperatures, conditions and rain probability.
The Farm Swell Forecast
About this forecast
Site-specific wave heights adjusted for The Farm's exposure, orientation and depth profile. Colour bands: green = ideal, orange = marginal, red = undiveable.
The Farm 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
Protected
Site Exposure
Partial Shelter
Full exposure E–S.
Protection Level3/5
Tide SensitivityLow
Runoff ImpactLow
Site BriefWater Temperature
Summer 20–23 °C | Winter 15–17 °C
Common Questions
Is The Farm suitable for beginners?
The Farm is best suited to intermediate divers with at least 20–30 logged dives and comfortable buoyancy control.
What is the visibility like at The Farm?
Pelagic's Azure™ model predicts an expected visibility of around 10m at The Farm. Visibility varies with swell, rainfall and tidal conditions — check the live prediction above before heading out.
What is the water temperature at The Farm?
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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