📍 Illawarra, NSW

The Gutter

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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.

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Depth
20m
Experience
Intermediate
Best Vis
13m
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The Gutter 7-Day Weather Forecast

About this forecast

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 The Gutter.

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The Gutter 7-Day Swell & Wave Height Forecast

The Gutter site-specific wave heights calculated by Pelagic Hadal Conditions Intelligence™
About this forecast

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

Tide times and optimal dive windows for The Gutter, Illawarra, NSW
About this chart

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

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

The Gutter Location

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Common Questions
How deep is The Gutter?
The Gutter reaches a maximum depth of 20m. Suitable for divers with some open water experience.
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.
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