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Wobbegong Bay (Durras)
Batemans Bay, New South Wales · near South Durras
| Depth | 3–15 m |
|---|---|
| Minimum level | Open Water |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Access | Shore |
| Entry | Rocky shore entry |
| Current | Mild |
| Visibility | 6–12 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 in westerly weather |
| Bottom time | 50 min |
| Position | -35.66200, 150.30000 (approximate) |
| Permit | Batemans Marine Park – check current zoning map (sanctuary and habitat protection zones occur along the Murramarang coast) |
| Nearest chamber | Prince of Wales Hospital Hyperbaric Unit (Randwick, Sydney) |
| Emergency | 000 · DAN Asia-Pacific diving emergency 1800 088 200 |
Wobbegong Bay (Durras)
Also known as Wobbegong Bay, South Durras
Gutters and overhangs full of wobbegongs; a good night dive in westerly weather.
Near South Durras · Batemans Bay, New South Wales
- Depth
- 3–15 m
- Minimum level
- Open Water
- Access
- Shore
- Boat ride
- —
- Water
- 20–22 °C
- Visibility
- 6–12 m
Wobbegong Bay (Durras)3–15 m · Open Water · Shore
Dive factsDepths, conditions, location & safety
Season
In season nowBest months: year-round.
Dive facts
- Depth
- 3–15 m
- Typical depth
- 10 m
- Certification
- Open Water
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Depth tier
- Open Water (10–18 m)
- Access
- Shore
- Dive centre needed
- Recommended
- Shore / independent
- Possible (experienced only)
- Current
- Mild
- Visibility
- 6–12 m
- Water temp (summer)
- 20–22 °C
- Water temp (winter)
- 13–15 °C
- Water
- Temperate
- Bottom time
- 50 min
- Dive traffic
- Moderate (occasional charters/club dives)
- Night dive
- Yes
- Snorkel friendly
- Partial
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
Murramarang coast (Kioloa – Durras) · Batemans Bay – Eurobodalla
-35.66200, 150.30000
Approximate position — not for navigation.
Open in Google MapsPrimary source: spiritdiversdotcomdotau.wordpress.comMarine park & permits
Batemans Marine Park – check current zoning map (sanctuary and habitat protection zones occur along the Murramarang coast)
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
Wobbegong Bay (Durras) is a shore / rock platform shore dive for experienced divers in Batemans Bay, NSW, 3–15 m, suited to Open Water divers.
Rated intermediate because of surge on the entry or in the shallows, cold water.
Why dive here
- Gutters and overhangs full of wobbegongs; a good night dive in westerly weather.
- Commonly dived at night, when octopus, cuttlefish and crustaceans are out.
Conditions to avoid
- Strong southerly or south-east swell and wind
- Afternoon north-easterlies
- Outgoing tide or run-off after rain (poor visibility)
About Wobbegong Bay (Durras)
Wobbegong Bay is a small rocky bay at South Durras, a short drive north of Batemans Bay. Spirit Divers' site guide rates it Intermediate, with a maximum depth of 15 m, best in westerly winds and suitable for day or night diving. It describes a rocky bottom with lots of gutters and overhangs to explore and a lovely night dive in the right conditions. The Marine Life Network lists it as a boat dive at 15 m with gutters and overhangs, small sharks, morwong, bream, blue groper and wrasse, and also notes it as a night dive.
The name reflects the resident wobbegong sharks that lie under the ledges and in the gutters. Port Jackson sharks and occasional crested horn sharks are also found here, particularly in the cooler months. Fish include red morwong, bream, blue groper and several wrasse species, with schools of sweep and yellowtail over the reef. At night octopus, cuttlefish, crabs and shrimps emerge, and sleeping fish tuck into the ledges.
The site suits Open Water divers who are comfortable with a rocky entry, and it is a good choice when a westerly wind has flattened the sea. Its gutters make navigation straightforward: follow one out and return along another. It is less known than the Black Rock and Tollgate Islands boat sites, so divers usually have it to themselves. Coordinates here are approximate and should be confirmed from the South Durras entry point. On a night dive, mark the exit with a light on shore, because the rocky coastline looks much the same in the dark.
Getting there & entry
Rocky bay at South Durras, north of Batemans Bay, with gutters and overhangs to about 15 m; shore dive best in westerly weather and a good night dive.
From Batemans Bay drive about 7 km north on the Princes Highway and turn right onto Durras Road to South Durras. Spirit Divers gave the entry near Banyandah Street, where there is parking for divers. From the car park it is a short walk to a rocky entry; enter carefully, as the rocks are difficult in any swell.
The Marine Life Network also lists it as a boat dive, reached from the Hanging Rock ramp in about 15 minutes.
Entry: Rocky shore entry
Facilities: Street parking at South Durras; small shop at Durras; air fills in Batemans Bay.
Weather, swell & tides
Spirit Divers rated it best in westerly winds, which flatten the sea along this east-facing coast. It is exposed to easterly and south-easterly swell, and the rocky entry becomes dangerous with more than about 1 m of swell. Avoid strong north-easterly afternoon winds in summer.
A good night dive in the right conditions. Visibility falls after rain.
Best season: Year round in westerly weather
If it's blown out
Sheltered or shore sites within 25 km that often work when Wobbegong Bay (Durras) doesn't.
- Guerilla Bay · 20 km · Max 15 m
- Pebbly Beach (Murramarang) · 7 km · Max 10 m
- Pretty Beach (Murramarang) · 12 km · Max 10 m
- Mosquito Bay (Lilli Pilli) · 14 km · Max 12 m
How the dive is usually run
Enter from the rocks, descend and head out through the gutters to 10–15 m, exploring overhangs for wobbegongs. Turn at half gas and return along a parallel gutter, surfacing short of the rocks to time the exit.
Marine life
- Wobbegong sharks →
- Port Jackson sharks →
- crested horn sharks
- red morwong
- bream
- blue groper →
- wrasse
- sweep
- yellowtail
- octopus →
- cuttlefish →
- crabs
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
Rocky entry dangerous in swell. Surge in gutters. Fishing line.
Batemans Marine Park rules apply.
Dive centres that go here
Spirit Divers (Batemans Bay) listed it as a guided shore dive; the Marine Life Network lists it as a boat dive. Beneath the Bay offers guided shore and night dives around Batemans Bay and can include it.
Operators recorded for Wobbegong Bay (Durras)
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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Wobbegong Bay (Durras): frequently asked questions
How deep is Wobbegong Bay (Durras)?
Wobbegong Bay (Durras) reaches a maximum depth of 15 m, with the shallowest part at about 3 m; most of the dive is spent around 10 m.
What certification do I need to dive Wobbegong Bay (Durras)?
Open Water is the recommended minimum. Rated intermediate because of surge on the entry or in the shallows, cold water.
Can I shore dive Wobbegong Bay (Durras)?
Experienced divers do dive Wobbegong Bay (Durras) from the shore, but the entry or conditions make it unsuitable for newer divers without local guidance. Entry: Rocky shore entry.
When is the best time to dive Wobbegong Bay (Durras)?
Year round in westerly weather.
What marine life will I see at Wobbegong Bay (Durras)?
Regularly recorded: Wobbegong sharks, Port Jackson sharks, crested horn sharks, red morwong, bream, blue groper, wrasse, sweep, yellowtail, octopus, cuttlefish, crabs.
What wetsuit do I need at Wobbegong Bay (Durras)?
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 Wobbegong Bay (Durras)?
Typically 20–22 °C in summer and 13–15 °C in winter.
What are the main hazards at Wobbegong Bay (Durras)?
Rocky entry dangerous in swell. See the hazards section above for the full list.
Can you night dive Wobbegong Bay (Durras)?
Yes, Wobbegong Bay (Durras) 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
Data confidence: Medium · Being verified: Coordinates approximate (South Durras).. Last updated September 2026. Know this site better? How to send a correction
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