About Towradgi
A long east–west reef system stretching over 500 m, featuring a continuous drop-off. The significant offshore distance makes this an advanced dive, with a DPV strongly recommended for safe and efficient exploration.
Live Conditions
Score
Azure™ Visibility
Predicted
Wave Height
Offshore
Wind
Knots
Towradgi Weather Forecast
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7-day weather forecast for Wollongong, NSW sourced from Open-Meteo. Daily high/low temperatures, conditions and rain probability.
Towradgi Swell Forecast
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Site-specific wave heights adjusted for Towradgi's exposure, orientation and depth profile. Colour bands: green = ideal, orange = marginal, red = undiveable.
Towradgi 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 NE–S. Partial exposure S–S.
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 Towradgi suitable for beginners?
Towradgi is best suited to intermediate divers with at least 20–30 logged dives and comfortable buoyancy control.
What is the visibility like at Towradgi?
Pelagic's Azure™ model predicts an expected visibility of around 13m at Towradgi. Visibility varies with swell, rainfall and tidal conditions — check the live prediction above before heading out.
What is the water temperature at Towradgi?
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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