About The Gravel Loader
Explore the remains of the old gravel loader, where rusting beams and pilings create a mini artificial reef bustling with fish and critters in 5–10 m of water.
Live Conditions
Score
Azure™ Visibility
Predicted
Wave Height
Offshore
Wind
Knots
The Gravel Loader 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 Gravel Loader Swell Forecast
About this forecast
Site-specific wave heights adjusted for The Gravel Loader's exposure, orientation and depth profile. Colour bands: green = ideal, orange = marginal, red = undiveable.
The Gravel Loader 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
Protected
Site Exposure
Open Coast
Full exposure NNE–E. Partial exposure NNW–NNE.
Protection Level2/5
Tide SensitivityNot tide dependent
Runoff ImpactLow
Site BriefWater Temperature
Summer 20–23 °C | Winter 15–17 °C
Common Questions
Is The Gravel Loader suitable for beginners?
The Gravel Loader is best suited to intermediate divers with at least 20–30 logged dives and comfortable buoyancy control.
What is the visibility like at The Gravel Loader?
Pelagic's Azure™ model predicts an expected visibility of around 12m at The Gravel Loader. Visibility varies with swell, rainfall and tidal conditions — check the live prediction above before heading out.
What is the water temperature at The Gravel Loader?
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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