Dive slate · divesites.com.au · printed 8 Nov 2026
The Streets
Jervis Bay, New South Wales · near Huskisson
| Depth | Depth not published |
|---|---|
| Minimum level | Open Water |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Access | Boat |
| Entry | Back roll from boat |
| Current | Mild |
| Visibility | 10-20 m |
| Water | summer 19-23 °C, winter 15-17 °C |
| Suit | 5–7 mm wetsuit with hood in summer–autumn; 7 mm semi-dry or drysuit June–October |
| Best season | Winter for giant cuttlefish |
| Bottom time | 40 min |
| Position | not published |
| Permit | Jervis Bay Marine Park (NSW) – check the zoning map: sanctuary zones (no take of any kind) cover much of the Beecroft Peninsula coast including Drum and Drumsticks, The Docks area and Bowen Island; special grey nurse shark rules apply. No permit needed for recreational diving. |
| Nearest chamber | Prince of Wales Hospital (Randwick, Sydney) – approx. 3 h by road from Jervis Bay; call 000 and DAN Asia-Pacific hotline (evacuation usually by air) |
| Emergency | 000 · DAN Asia-Pacific diving emergency 1800 088 200 |
The Streets
Also known as Streets
Sandy 'streets' between house-sized boulders, and winter giant cuttlefish that follow divers.
Near Huskisson · Jervis Bay, New South Wales
- Depth
- Depth not published
- Minimum level
- Open Water
- Access
- Boat
- Boat ride
- —
- Water
- 19-23 °C
- Visibility
- 10-20 m
The StreetsDepth not published · Open Water
Dive factsDepths, conditions, location & safety
Season
Off-peak nowBest months: June, July, August.
Dive facts
- Depth
- Depth not published
- Certification
- Open Water
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Access
- Boat
- Dive centre needed
- Yes – boat access only
- Shore / independent
- No
- Current
- Mild
- Visibility
- 10-20 m
- Water temp (summer)
- 19-23 °C
- Water temp (winter)
- 15-17 °C
- Water
- Temperate
- Bottom time
- 40 min
- Dive traffic
- Moderate (occasional charters/club dives)
- Night dive
- No
- Snorkel friendly
- No
Exposure suit
5–7 mm wetsuit with hood in summer–autumn; 7 mm semi-dry or drysuit June–October
Location
Jervis Bay – entrance · Shoalhaven – Jervis Bay
No published coordinates. The map above shows the general area, estimated from other documented sites near Huskisson.
Primary source: deep6divingjervisbay.com.auMarine park & permits
Jervis Bay Marine Park (NSW) – check the zoning map: sanctuary zones (no take of any kind) cover much of the Beecroft Peninsula coast including Drum and Drumsticks, The Docks area and Bowen Island; special grey nurse shark rules apply. No permit needed for recreational diving.
Nearest recompression chamber
Prince of Wales Hospital (Randwick, Sydney) – approx. 3 h by road from Jervis Bay; call 000 and DAN Asia-Pacific hotline (evacuation usually by air)
Diving emergency: call 000, then DAN AP 1800 088 200.
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At a glance
The Streets is a reef boat dive in Jervis Bay, NSW, suited to Open Water divers.
Rated intermediate because of boat traffic overhead, cold water.
Why dive here
- Sandy 'streets' between house-sized boulders, and winter giant cuttlefish that follow divers.
- Visibility often reaches 10-20 m.
About The Streets
The Streets is one of the more evocatively named sites on Deep 6 Diving Jervis Bay's list. It is named for boulder formations 'much the size of houses' arranged in an almost uniform pattern, so that the sand between them forms a grid of streets. Divers swim along the avenues with rock walls on either side, turning into cross-streets as they go – a distinctive, almost urban underwater landscape.
Sponge growth covers the boulders, and gorgonians and sea whips line the sandy bottom at their bases, adding colour to the streetscape. The site is especially known for giant cuttlefish in winter, when the animals gather to breed and will follow groups of divers around, displaying their shifting colours. Other life is typical of the Jervis Bay entrance: leatherjackets, wrasse, yellowtail and blue groper around the rocks, and rays and flathead on the sand.
It is best approached as a guided boat dive with the operator who uses the name. The grid-like layout makes it relatively easy to navigate once divers understand the pattern, and the moderate structure means it is likely suitable for Open Water divers, but depths should be confirmed with the operator. It is included here because it is a named, regularly dived site in the region and a winter highlight for cuttlefish encounters. Treat the cuttlefish with respect – do not touch or chase them.
Getting there & entry
House-sized boulders arranged in an almost uniform pattern creating sandy 'streets' between them, lined with gorgonians and sea whips; giant cuttlefish in winter.
Charters depart Huskisson (Deep 6 Diving Jervis Bay and Dive Jervis Bay; boats in Currambene Creek). The Streets appears in Deep 6 Diving's Jervis Bay site list without a published position; it is reached on operator-run boat dives, typically 15–30 minutes from Huskisson depending on which side of the entrance it lies. Book through the operator, who will brief the site on the boat.
Entry: Back roll from boat
Facilities: Departure from Huskisson.
Weather, swell & tides
Exposure depends on the exact location, which is not published; like most Jervis Bay entrance sites it is likely best in westerly and north-westerly weather with swell under about 1.5 m, and operators choose the day's sites to suit the wind. Winter (June–August) brings the giant cuttlefish and often the clearest water.
Best season: Winter for giant cuttlefish
How the dive is usually run
Follow the sandy 'streets' between the boulders, turning at intersections to explore the gorgonians and sea whips at their bases, and let the giant cuttlefish approach in winter. Use the boulder pattern for navigation back to the anchor.
Marine life
- Giant cuttlefish (winter) →
- sponges
- gorgonians
- sea whips
- leatherjackets
- wrasse
- yellowtail
- blue groper →
- rays
- flathead
Linked species have their own page listing every site where they are recorded. All marine life →
Training required
Courses that help here
- Drysuit Diver – Cold water; locals dive dry for much of the year.
- Underwater Navigation – Navigation is part of the dive plan.
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
Depth and exposure not published – follow operator briefing; boat traffic.
Dive centres that go here
Deep 6 Diving Jervis Bay lists The Streets among its regular sites; Dive Jervis Bay may also visit.
Operators recorded for The Streets
Dive Jervis Bay
ProfiledHuskisson · Jervis Bay · NSW
A Huskisson operation with two dive boats and on-site accommodation, diving the walls, sponge gardens and seal sites of Jervis Bay Marine Park.
(02) 4441 5255
Deep 6 Diving Jervis Bay
Reported closedHuskisson · Jervis Bay · NSW
Former domain deep6divingjervisbay.com.au now serves unrelated SEO content; only stale directory listings remain.
Other dive centres in Jervis 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
Crest Diving
Named by sitesJervis Bay · Jervis Bay · NSW
Escorted shore dive tours; no shopfront address published.
crestdiving.com.au · 0414 787 281
Woebegone Freedive
Named by sitesHuskisson · Jervis Bay · NSW
Freediving school; official site live (Unit 3/1 Erina Rd Huskisson) with online bookings and a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2026 award.
woebegone.com.au
General area
No position has been published for The Streets. The circle shows where it is likely to be, worked out from other documented sites near Huskisson. Ask a local operator for the exact site.
Dashed circle: general area (about 4 km), from other documented sites near Huskisson. 6 pinned sites. Pins marked approximate on their pages show the general area only; not for navigation.
The Streets: frequently asked questions
What certification do I need to dive The Streets?
Open Water is the recommended minimum. Rated intermediate because of boat traffic overhead, cold water.
Can I shore dive The Streets?
No, it is reached by boat. A dive centre is required: boat access only.
When is the best time to dive The Streets?
Winter for giant cuttlefish.
What marine life will I see at The Streets?
Regularly recorded: Giant cuttlefish (winter), sponges, gorgonians, sea whips, leatherjackets, wrasse, yellowtail, blue groper, rays, flathead.
What wetsuit do I need at The Streets?
5–7 mm wetsuit with hood in summer–autumn; 7 mm semi-dry or drysuit June–October.
How cold is the water at The Streets?
Typically 19-23 °C in summer and 15-17 °C in winter.
What are the main hazards at The Streets?
Depth and exposure not published – follow operator briefing; boat traffic. See the hazards section above for the full list.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to The Streets?
Prince of Wales Hospital (Randwick, Sydney) – approx. 3 h by road from Jervis Bay; call 000 and DAN Asia-Pacific hotline (evacuation usually by air). In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.
Diving in Jervis Bay
Jervis Bay's white sand and clear water make it the best-known dive destination on the NSW south coast. The Docks, Stoney Creek and the Arch on the northern headland, and Cabbage Tree Point on the south, are boat dives with sponge gardens, grey nurse sharks in season and fur seals from Drum and Drumsticks. Inside the bay, Hyams Beach, Murrays Beach and the Green Patch reefs are gentle shore dives with seadragons and octopus.
Getting there: Two and a half hours south of Sydney. Dive shops in Huskisson run daily charters; shore dives inside the bay have car parks at Hyams, Murrays and Green Patch (Booderee National Park entry fee applies).
Sources
Data confidence: Low · Being verified: Location and depths not published – confirm with Deep 6 Diving.. Last updated September 2026. Know this site better? How to send a correction
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