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Guerilla Bay
Batemans Bay, New South Wales · near Guerilla Bay
| Depth | 2–15 m |
|---|---|
| Minimum level | Open Water |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Access | Shore |
| Entry | Walk-in from the beach |
| Current | None |
| Visibility | 5–15 m m |
| Water | summer 20–22 °C °C, winter 13–15 °C °C |
| Suit | 7 mm wetsuit with hood most of the year (5 mm adequate Feb–Apr); semi-dry or drysuit and gloves Jul–Oct |
| Best season | Year round; best in northerly winds |
| Bottom time | 60 min |
| Position | -35.82800, 150.22900 (approximate) |
| Permit | Batemans Marine Park – sanctuary zone (no take) per Nature Coast Marine Group snorkel guide; check current zoning map |
| Nearest chamber | Prince of Wales Hospital Hyperbaric Unit (Randwick, Sydney) |
| Emergency | 000 · DAN Asia-Pacific diving emergency 1800 088 200 |
Guerilla Bay
Also known as Guerrilla Bay
Easy, sheltered shore dive with a small island to circle, big stingrays and good night diving.
Near Guerilla Bay · Batemans Bay, New South Wales
- Depth
- 2–15 m
- Minimum level
- Open Water
- Access
- Shore
- Boat ride
- Shore entry
- Water
- 20–22 °C
- Visibility
- 5–15 m
Guerilla Bay2–15 m · Open Water · Shore
Dive factsDepths, conditions, location & safety
Season
In season nowBest months: year-round.
Dive facts
- Depth
- 2–15 m
- Typical depth
- 8 m
- Certification
- Open Water
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Depth tier
- Open Water (10–18 m)
- Access
- Shore
- Dive centre needed
- No – independently diveable
- Shore / independent
- Yes
- Current
- None
- Visibility
- 5–15 m
- Water temp (summer)
- 20–22 °C
- Water temp (winter)
- 13–15 °C
- Water
- Temperate
- Bottom time
- 60 min
- Dive traffic
- Popular (weekly charters)
- Night dive
- Yes
- Snorkel friendly
- Yes
Exposure suit
7 mm wetsuit with hood most of the year (5 mm adequate Feb–Apr); semi-dry or drysuit and gloves Jul–Oct
Location
Burrewarra Point – Guerilla Bay · Batemans Bay – Eurobodalla
-35.82800, 150.22900
Approximate position — not for navigation.
Open in Google MapsPrimary source: spiritdiversdotcomdotau.wordpress.comMarine park & permits
Batemans Marine Park – sanctuary zone (no take) per Nature Coast Marine Group snorkel guide; check current zoning map
Nearest recompression chamber
Prince of Wales Hospital Hyperbaric Unit (Randwick, Sydney)
Diving emergency: call 000, then DAN AP 1800 088 200.
Trip planner
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This guide is a planning aid. Conditions change daily — confirm with a local dive centre and dive within your training. Data & safety notes.
Dive profile
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At a glance
Guerilla Bay is a shore / rock platform shore dive you can do independently in Batemans Bay, NSW, 2–15 m, suited to Open Water divers.
Rated beginner: sheltered, shallow and manageable for a newly certified diver on a normal day, though note cold water.
Why dive here
- Easy, sheltered shore dive with a small island to circle, big stingrays and good night diving.
- Commonly dived at night, when octopus, cuttlefish and crustaceans are out.
- Snorkel-friendly, so non-diving companions can join at the surface.
Conditions to avoid
- Swell above about 15 m
- Strong southerly or south-east swell and wind
- Afternoon north-easterlies
- Outgoing tide or run-off after rain (poor visibility)
About Guerilla Bay
Guerilla Bay is a small, picturesque bay just north of Burrewarra Point, about a 10-minute drive south of Batemans Bay. It is one of the most popular shore dives in the area. The Marine Life Network calls it a photogenic, quiet shore diving site with easy snorkelling, small marine life and nearby reefs for deeper scuba. Spirit Divers' site guide rates it Easy with a maximum depth of 14 m and says it suits all levels. Downtoscuba describes it as a favourite site with nudibranchs, giant smooth stingrays, eagle rays, schools of fish and octopus, suitable for training and good at night.
The layout offers choices. The right side of the bay has sand and low reef full of life and is used for training. The left side has a rocky step-down with gutters and overhangs; from there you can turn left to explore them or turn right and swim a lap around the small island in the bay. The bottom is a mixture of rocky reef, boulders, kelp and sand to about 14–15 m. Common sightings include large smooth stingrays, eagle rays and fiddler rays on the sand, octopus, cuttlefish, nudibranchs, blue groper, wobbegongs and schools of sweep and yellowtail.
The bay is sheltered and shallow, so it is ideal for new divers, training, photographers and night divers. It is also a good snorkel. Because it is in the Batemans Marine Park, the fish are fairly tame. It can get busy with training groups on weekends, so arrive early. Burrewarra Point's boat dives are just around the corner for divers who want something deeper.
Getting there & entry
Small, photogenic bay with a rocky island just north of Burrewarra Point, 10 minutes' drive south of Batemans Bay; easy shore dive to 14–15 m, excellent for training and night dives.
From Batemans Bay drive south along George Bass Drive through Batehaven, Malua Bay and Rosedale (about 10–15 minutes) and turn left into Beach Parade, Guerilla Bay. Spirit Divers noted dedicated parking near Beach Parade. It is a short walk down to the small beach.
Enter from the sand: the right side of the bay is the training area with lots of marine life, while the left side leads to a rocky step-down, gutters and a small island you can circle.
Entry: Walk-in from the beach
Facilities: Parking at Beach Parade; no shops at the beach – nearest at Rosedale/Malua Bay; air fills in Batemans Bay.
Weather, swell & tides
The bay faces north-east but is protected by Burrewarra Point from southerly swell. Spirit Divers rated it best in northerly conditions, while strong north-easterly swell can wash into the bay. It is fairly sheltered and one of the most reliable shore dives near Batemans Bay.
Visibility is variable, from about 5 m after rain or north-easterly seas to more than 15 m on clean days. An excellent night dive on calm evenings.
Best season: Year round; best in northerly winds
If it's blown out
Sheltered or shore sites within 25 km that often work when Guerilla Bay doesn't.
- Barlings Beach and Barlings Island · 2 km · Max 11 m
- Garden Bay (Malua Bay) · 3 km · Max 10 m
- Pretty Point · 4 km · Max 10 m
- Mosquito Bay (Lilli Pilli) · 6 km · Max 12 m
How the dive is usually run
For training or a gentle dive, go right from the beach over the sand and reef edge at 4–8 m. For more variety, go left to the rocky step-down and either turn left into the gutters and overhangs or turn right and do a lap of the island at 8–14 m, returning to the beach.
Marine life
- Smooth stingrays
- eagle rays
- fiddler rays
- octopus →
- cuttlefish →
- nudibranchs →
- blue groper →
- wobbegongs →
- sweep
- yellowtail
- leatherjackets
Linked species have their own page listing every site where they are recorded. All marine life →
Training required
Within the 18 m limit of an entry-level certification.
Courses that help here
- Night Diver – Commonly dived at night.
- Drysuit Diver – Cold water; locals dive dry for much of the year.
Depth tiers: 0–10 m easy · to 18 m Open Water · 18–30 m Advanced (25 m+ is a deep dive) · 30–40 m Deep specialty · 40 m+ technical. All courses
Hazards & warnings
North-easterly swell can make entry harder. Boat and kayak traffic in summer. Marine park rules apply.
Dive centres that go here
Beneath the Bay offers guided shore and night dives in the area; Spirit Divers used Guerilla Bay for training and night dives; downtoscuba names it a favourite site. Popular with independent divers from Canberra and Sydney.
Operators recorded for Guerilla Bay
Other dive centres in Batemans Bay
Indepth Scuba
ProfiledBelconnen · Jervis Bay · NSW
A Canberra operation that functions as both a training school and a life-support service facility, with cylinder testing and a full range of gas fills.
indepthscuba.com.au · (02) 6251 1070
Lady of the Sea Diving Academy
ProfiledTuggeranong (Canberra, ACT) · Jervis Bay · NSW
A Canberra operation with an unusually complete set of facilities for an inland centre, including an onsite pool, classroom, retail shop and dive boat.
ladyofthesea.com.au · +61 407 487 735
Map
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Guerilla Bay: frequently asked questions
How deep is Guerilla Bay?
Guerilla Bay reaches a maximum depth of 15 m, with the shallowest part at about 2 m; most of the dive is spent around 8 m.
What certification do I need to dive Guerilla Bay?
Open Water is the recommended minimum. Rated beginner: sheltered, shallow and manageable for a newly certified diver on a normal day, though note cold water.
Can I shore dive Guerilla Bay?
Yes. Guerilla Bay is a shore dive that can be done independently: walk-in from the beach.
When is the best time to dive Guerilla Bay?
Year round; best in northerly winds.
What marine life will I see at Guerilla Bay?
Regularly recorded: Smooth stingrays, eagle rays, fiddler rays, octopus, cuttlefish, nudibranchs, blue groper, wobbegongs, sweep, yellowtail, leatherjackets.
What wetsuit do I need at Guerilla Bay?
7 mm wetsuit with hood most of the year (5 mm adequate Feb–Apr); semi-dry or drysuit and gloves Jul–Oct.
How cold is the water at Guerilla Bay?
Typically 20–22 °C in summer and 13–15 °C in winter.
What are the main hazards at Guerilla Bay?
North-easterly swell can make entry harder. See the hazards section above for the full list.
Can you night dive Guerilla Bay?
Yes, Guerilla Bay is commonly dived at night.
Diving in Batemans Bay
Batemans Bay sits at the centre of the Batemans Marine Park, with the Tollgate Islands just outside the bay and a run of headlands and islands to the south. The Tollgates have caves, grey nurse sharks and fur seals; Burrewarra Point and Broulee Island are shore-accessible reefs; Guerilla Bay and Maloneys Beach are sheltered beginner sites.
Getting there: Four hours south of Sydney or two from Canberra. Charters from Batemans Bay run the Tollgates and Montague Island on longer days; shore sites have beach or rock entries.
Sources
- spiritdiversdotcomdotau.wordpress.com/guerilla-bay
- marinelife.org.au/?page_id=1663
- downtoscuba.com/diving-in-batemans-bay-nsw-australia
- dpird.nsw.gov.au/fishing/marine-protected-areas/marine-parks/batemans-marine-park/scuba-diving-and-snorkeling
- ncmg.org.au/snorkelling
Data confidence: High · Being verified: Coordinates approximate.. Last updated September 2026. Know this site better? How to send a correction
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