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Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay)
Eden & Green Cape, New South Wales · near Eden
| Depth | 1–8 m |
|---|---|
| Minimum level | Snorkel/Any |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Access | Shore |
| Entry | Walk-in from the shore |
| Current | None |
| Visibility | 5–12 m m |
| Water | summer 17–20 °C °C, winter 12–14 °C °C |
| Suit | 7 mm wetsuit with hood and gloves, or drysuit, for most of the year; 5 mm only in late summer |
| Best season | Year round; calm days |
| Bottom time | 60 min |
| Position | not published |
| Permit | None required – Twofold Bay has no marine park; Beowa (formerly Ben Boyd) National Park shoreline |
| Nearest chamber | Prince of Wales Hospital Hyperbaric Unit (Randwick, Sydney) |
| Emergency | 000 · DAN Asia-Pacific diving emergency 1800 088 200 |
Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay)
Also known as Weedy Sea Dragon Point, East Boyd Bay
Easy shallow shore dive where weedy sea dragons are common.
Near Eden · Eden & Green Cape, New South Wales
- Depth
- 1–8 m
- Minimum level
- Snorkel/Any
- Access
- Shore
- Boat ride
- Shore entry
- Water
- 17–20 °C
- Visibility
- 5–12 m
Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay)1–8 m · Snorkel/Any · Shore
Dive factsDepths, conditions, location & safety
Season
In season nowBest months: year-round.
Dive facts
- Depth
- 1–8 m
- Typical depth
- 4 m
- Certification
- Snorkel/Any
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Depth tier
- Easy (0–10 m)
- Access
- Shore
- Dive centre needed
- No – independently diveable
- Shore / independent
- Yes
- Current
- None
- Visibility
- 5–12 m
- Water temp (summer)
- 17–20 °C
- Water temp (winter)
- 12–14 °C
- Water
- Temperate
- Bottom time
- 60 min
- Dive traffic
- Rarely dived (private boat/club only)
- Night dive
- Possible
- Snorkel friendly
- Yes
Exposure suit
7 mm wetsuit with hood and gloves, or drysuit, for most of the year; 5 mm only in late summer
Location
Twofold Bay – East Boyd Bay · Eden – Twofold Bay & Green Cape
No published coordinates. The map above shows the general area, estimated from other documented sites near Eden.
Primary source: marinelife.org.auMarine park & permits
None required – Twofold Bay has no marine park; Beowa (formerly Ben Boyd) National Park shoreline
Nearest recompression chamber
Prince of Wales Hospital Hyperbaric Unit (Randwick, Sydney)
Diving emergency: call 000, then DAN AP 1800 088 200.
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At a glance
Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay) is a shore / rock platform shore dive you can do independently in Eden & Green Cape, NSW, 1–8 m, suitable for snorkellers and first-time divers.
Rated beginner: sheltered, shallow and manageable for a newly certified diver on a normal day, though note cold water.
Why dive here
- Easy shallow shore dive where weedy sea dragons are common.
- Snorkel-friendly, so non-diving companions can join at the surface.
- Rarely dived: expect to have the site to yourself, and plan your own logistics.
Conditions to avoid
- Strong southerly or south-east swell and wind
- Outgoing tide or run-off after rain (poor visibility)
About Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay)
The Marine Life Network lists a site it calls Weedy Sea Dragon Point on the northern shoreline of East Boyd Bay, in the south-western part of Twofold Bay. It describes an easy shore dive over sand and seagrass with some patches of kelp, where weedy sea dragons are common, reached by a rough vehicular track from Edrom Road or through Glen Eden State Forest.
Weedy sea dragons (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) are found only in southern Australian waters and are NSW's marine emblem. They drift slowly over kelp and seagrass at the edge of sand, feeding on mysid shrimps, and males carry the eggs under their tails in late winter and spring. The site's mix of sand, seagrass and kelp is ideal for them. Other life likely includes stingrays, fiddler rays, flathead, leatherjackets, wrasse, pipefish and seahorses, with octopus and cuttlefish in the kelp.
The site suits snorkellers, new divers and photographers looking for sea dragons in calm, shallow water. Swim slowly, keep off the bottom and don't touch or chase the dragons. Access is along rough tracks and there are no facilities. Nearby Boydtown has historic ruins from Benjamin Boyd's 1840s settlement. Late winter and spring, when males carry eggs, is a particularly good time to look for them. Photographers should avoid strobes at close range and give the animals space, since they are slow swimmers and easily stressed. Night dives can also be rewarding here.
Getting there & entry
Easy shallow shore dive on the northern shoreline of East Boyd Bay in southern Twofold Bay; sand and seagrass with kelp patches where weedy sea dragons are common.
The Marine Life Network describes access by a rough vehicular track from Edrom Road or through Glen Eden State Forest to the northern shoreline of East Boyd Bay, in the south-western corner of Twofold Bay near Boydtown and Edrom. From Eden drive south on the Princes Highway, turn onto Edrom Road and look for the forest tracks to the shore (high-clearance vehicle advisable). Walk to the water and enter from the shore.
Entry: Walk-in from the shore
Facilities: None at the site; Eden and Boydtown nearby.
Weather, swell & tides
East Boyd Bay is in the sheltered south-western corner of Twofold Bay, protected from southerly swell; strong easterly swell and winds still reach it. Visibility can be reduced after rain, when the nearby Towamba River flushes into the bay, and on windy days when the sand is stirred up.
Best season: Year round; calm days
How the dive is usually run
Enter from the shore and swim slowly along the edge of the kelp patches over sand and seagrass at 2–6 m, scanning just above the weed for sea dragons. Return along a parallel line. Avoid kicking up the sand.
Marine life
- Weedy sea dragons →
- seahorses →
- pipefish →
- stingrays
- fiddler rays
- flathead
- leatherjackets
- wrasse
- octopus →
- cuttlefish →
- seagrass
- kelp
Linked species have their own page listing every site where they are recorded. All marine life →
Training required
Shallow enough for snorkellers and for a first dive under supervision. Any certified diver can dive it.
Courses that help here
- 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
Rough access tracks; no facilities. Don't harass sea dragons.
Dive centres that go here
Listed by the Marine Life Network as an easy shore dive; no scheduled operator. Eden operators may guide it on request.
Operators recorded for Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay)
Dive Eden
ProfiledEden · Merimbula · NSW
An Eden operator running boat, wreck, wharf and cave dives around Twofold Bay, with Try Scuba to Advanced courses and studio accommodation near Cocora Beach.
diveeden.com.au · 0410 026 990
Sapphire Coast Scuba
ProfiledEden · Merimbula · NSW
An Eden-based operation offering PADI Open Water training, guided dives for certified divers, equipment hire and air fills.
sapphirecoastscuba.com · 0488 519 316
Other dive centres in Eden & Green Cape
Wilderness Sea n' Ski
ListedLiverpool · Sydney South & Botany Bay · NSW
A far south coast business providing equipment and dive services. Range and training availability require verification.
wilderness.net.au · (02) 9822 4112
Merimbula Divers Lodge
Reported closedMerimbula · Merimbula · NSW
An SSI dive centre with its own accommodation, classroom, shop, air and Nitrox and a purpose-built boat, running small classes on the far south coast.
General area
No position has been published for Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay). The circle shows where it is likely to be, worked out from other documented sites near Eden. Ask a local operator for the exact site.
Dashed circle: general area (about 16 km), from other documented sites near Eden. 6 pinned sites. Pins marked approximate on their pages show the general area only; not for navigation.
Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay): frequently asked questions
How deep is Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay)?
Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay) reaches a maximum depth of 8 m, with the shallowest part at about 1 m; most of the dive is spent around 4 m.
What certification do I need to dive Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay)?
No certification is needed to snorkel it, and it suits introductory dives. Rated beginner: sheltered, shallow and manageable for a newly certified diver on a normal day, though note cold water.
Can I shore dive Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay)?
Yes. Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay) is a shore dive that can be done independently: walk-in from the shore.
When is the best time to dive Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay)?
Year round; calm days.
What marine life will I see at Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay)?
Regularly recorded: Weedy sea dragons, seahorses, pipefish, stingrays, fiddler rays, flathead, leatherjackets, wrasse, octopus, cuttlefish, seagrass, kelp.
What wetsuit do I need at Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay)?
7 mm wetsuit with hood and gloves, or drysuit, for most of the year; 5 mm only in late summer.
How cold is the water at Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay)?
Typically 17–20 °C in summer and 12–14 °C in winter.
What are the main hazards at Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay)?
Rough access tracks; no facilities. See the hazards section above for the full list.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Weedy Sea Dragon Point (East Boyd Bay)?
Prince of Wales Hospital Hyperbaric Unit (Randwick, Sydney). In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.
Diving in Eden & Green Cape
The far south coast around Eden is cold, clear and rarely crowded. Twofold Bay has the SS Empire Gladstone and the Tasman Hauler wrecks in shallow water, the Pinnacles at Merimbula sit just to the north, and Green Cape, at the southern tip of the state, has the Ly-ee-Moon wreck, seals and some of the best visibility in NSW.
Getting there: Six hours from Sydney or Melbourne. Eden has a dive shop with a charter boat; several Twofold Bay sites are shore dives from the Quarantine Bay and Cocora Beach car parks.
All Eden & Green Cape dive sites and a suggested itinerary →
Sources
Data confidence: Low · Being verified: Single source; no coordinates; track access needs confirmation.. Last updated September 2026. Know this site better? How to send a correction
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