About The Gutter
A narrow rocky channel slicing through the reef, dropping into sheltered crevices and overhangs. The Gutter reveals hidden ledges and a vibrant mix of fish and invertebrates along its walls.
Live Conditions
Score
Azure™ Visibility
Predicted
Wave Height
Offshore
Wind
Knots
The Gutter 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 Gutter Swell Forecast
About this forecast
Site-specific wave heights adjusted for The Gutter's exposure, orientation and depth profile. Colour bands: green = ideal, orange = marginal, red = undiveable.
The Gutter Tide Chart
About this chart
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
Open Coast
Full exposure NNE–ESE. Partial exposure W–NNW. Limited exposure NNW–NNE.
Protection Level2/5
Tide SensitivityNot tide dependent
Runoff ImpactOcean beach — clears fast
Site BriefWater Temperature
Summer 20–23 °C | Winter 15–17 °C
Common Questions
Is The Gutter suitable for beginners?
The Gutter is best suited to intermediate divers with at least 20–30 logged dives and comfortable buoyancy control.
What is the visibility like at The Gutter?
Pelagic's Azure™ model predicts an expected visibility of around 13m at The Gutter. Visibility varies with swell, rainfall and tidal conditions — check the live prediction above before heading out.
What is the water temperature at The Gutter?
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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