Victoria · 27 sites
Phillip Island & Western Port dive sites
Phillip Island's Pinnacles at Cape Woolamai are granite towers with fur seals, bull rays and sponge walls in 20–38 m; Flinders Pier and Crawfish Rock in Western Port have seadragons and tidal sponge gardens; and the north coast of the island around Cowes and Ventnor has easy shore dives and the Kitty wreck.
- Sites
- 27
- Wrecks
- 3
- Shore
- 11
- Boat
- 10
- Beginner
- 6
- Deepest
- 66 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026The Pinnacles and the Western Port sites are diveable between fronts in 12–13 °C water; seals at Seal Rocks are active and Flinders Pier's seadragons carry eggs from October. February–May is the settled season.
Getting there
Two hours from Melbourne. Charters from Cowes and Rhyll; Flinders Pier is a walk-in shore dive.
When to go
Year-round; late summer to autumn for the calmest seas. Western Port sites run on the tide.
Water & suit
Summer 17-20 °C · winter 11-14 °C. 7mm semi-dry with hood and gloves, or drysuit; drysuit preferred May-Nov
Nearest chamber: The Alfred (Melbourne)
Most recorded marine life in Phillip Island & Western Port
- Wrasse 19
- Leatherjackets 18
- Southern rock lobster 17
- Morwong 14
- Port jackson sharks 14
- Sweep 14
- Abalone 11
- Boarfish 11
- Old wives 10
- Zebrafish 9
- Kelp 8
- Blue devils 7
- Bullseyes 7
- Cowfish 6
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The most-dived sites in Phillip Island & Western Port
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Phillip Island & Western Port
Built from the sites in this region: an easy start, the signature dives, then something deeper or further. Swap days around the weather; the site pages say which winds and swell close each one.
Build your own Phillip Island & Western Port plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Phillip Island & Western Port's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Flynns ReefReef · Max 8 m · Open Water
- Berrys ReefReef · Max 12 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Phillip Island & Western Port for, including the main wreck.
- Seal Rocks (Phillip Island)Island · Max 20 m · Advanced Open Water
- The Pinnacles (Cape Woolamai)Pinnacle/Bommie · Max 38 m · Deep/Advanced + experience
Day 3 · Deeper or further
For divers with the certification and the weather: the deeper walls, pinnacles or less-visited sites of Phillip Island & Western Port.
- SpekeWreck · Max 26 m · Advanced Open Water
- Gull Island (Bird Rock)Reef · Max 8 m · Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Phillip Island & Western Port
All Victoria operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
The Scuba Doctor
ProfiledConfirmed Sept 2026
Rye · Melbourne & Port Phillip Bay · VIC
A Victorian equipment and service business with an extensive retail presence, located to serve both Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula divers.
scubadoctor.com.au · (03) 5985 3322
RetailFull service8 services191 sites
Scubabo Dive Victoria (Dive Victoria Group)
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Queenscliff · Port Phillip Heads · VIC
Rebranded as Scubabo Dive Victoria, Queenscliff; dive.scubabo.com is live for 2026 with active charter bookings.
dive.scubabo.com · (03) 5258 1188
301 sites
VSAG
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Wilsons Promontory · VIC
Victorian Sub-Aqua Group, a non-commercial dive club (est. 1954), not a shop or charter.
vsag.org.au
64 sites
Wildlife Coast Cruises
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Cowes · Phillip Island & Western Port · VIC
Cruise/boat tour operator (seals, whales, Wilsons Prom), not a dive shop.
wildlifecoastcruises.com.au · (03) 5952 9500
33 sites
Ocean Adventures Phillip Island
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Cowes · Phillip Island & Western Port · VIC
Thundercat/jet boat eco tours plus guided snorkel and sea-scooter dive tours; booth in Cowes, van at San Remo.
oceanadventures.co · 0433 137 320
23 sites
Southern Ocean Exploration
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Port Phillip Heads · VIC
Non-profit wreck exploration / maritime archaeology group, not a shop or charter.
soe.org.au
8 sites
Melbourne University Underwater Club
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Parkville · Phillip Island & Western Port · VIC
University dive club (MUUC), not a shop; 200+ members, 110+ dives a year.
muuc.org.au
1 site
Island Dive
Named by sitesUnconfirmed
Phillip Island & Western Port · VIC
No Victorian operator named Island Dive found; the only Australian Island Dive listed is at Bribie Island, Queensland.
2 sites
Map of Phillip Island & Western Port dive sites
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All 27 Phillip Island & Western Port dive sites
All Phillip Island & Western Port sites at a glance
27 sites in Phillip Island & Western Port · click a column to sort
| Berrys Reef | Reef | Max 12 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Cape Woolamai Reef | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Corinella Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 8 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Cowes Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Cowrie Beach | Reef | Max 8 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Cunningham Bay | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 12 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Flynns Reef | Reef | Max 8 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| George Kermode | Wreck | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Golden Bommies | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 38 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat | Rare |
| Gull Island (Bird Rock) | Reef | Max 8 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Kitty Miller Bay | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 12 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Mandeville Road, Summerlands | Reef | Max 12 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Newhaven Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 10 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Phelan Bluff | Reef | Max 12 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Phillip Island Cray Reef | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Pyramid Rock | Wall | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Right Point, Cat Bay | Reef | Max 8 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| San Remo Bridge Drift | Drift | Max 13 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Shore | Rare |
| San Remo Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 8 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Seal Rocks (Phillip Island) | Island | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Weekly |
| Smiths Beach | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 14 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Speke | Wreck | Max 26 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Sunderland Bay | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 5 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Surfies Point | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 5 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| The Pinnacles (Cape Woolamai) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 38 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat | Occasional |
| TSS Coramba | Wreck | Max 66 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| YCW Beach | Reef | Max 14 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
Phillip Island & Western Port diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Phillip Island & Western Port?
Two hours from Melbourne. Charters from Cowes and Rhyll; Flinders Pier is a walk-in shore dive.
When is the best time to dive Phillip Island & Western Port?
Year-round; late summer to autumn for the calmest seas. Western Port sites run on the tide.
How many dive sites are there in Phillip Island & Western Port?
27 documented sites, including 3 wrecks and 11 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 66 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Phillip Island & Western Port?
Yes, 6 sites are rated beginner. Look for the green Beginner tag in the list below, and check the weather notes on each page before diving.
How cold is the water in Phillip Island & Western Port?
Typically 17-20 °C in summer and 11-14 °C in winter. Most divers wear 7mm semi-dry with hood and gloves, or drysuit; drysuit preferred May-Nov.
Which dive centres operate in Phillip Island & Western Port?
The Scuba Doctor, Scubabo Dive Victoria (Dive Victoria Group), VSAG, Wildlife Coast Cruises, Ocean Adventures Phillip Island, Southern Ocean Exploration and others are recorded as running sites in Phillip Island & Western Port. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Phillip Island & Western Port?
The Alfred (Melbourne). In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.