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Wildbook record tied to 3rd Gutter with an exact water-depth note.
Dive Spot Guide•
3rd Gutter
Vegetated Bass Point shore dive with nudibranchs, pipehorses, and seadragons.
Scuba DivingIntermediate
A Bass Point shore dive in Shellharbour, 3rd Gutter has a vegetation-covered bottom, easy entry from the Gutter area, and dense small marine life. It suits a range of experience levels.
About 3rd Gutter
3rd Gutter is a Bass Point shore dive in Shellharbour with a vegetation-covered bottom and a lot of small marine life. Slow exploration usually turns up nudibranchs, gorgonians, and the site's signature seadragons and pipehorses. It is a flexible local dive rather than a hard, surge-heavy offshore run, but entry and visibility can shift with swell so calmer windows are the safer pick.
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Research Estimate At 3rd Gutter
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 8m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
Where Is 3rd Gutter?
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Community sourced coordinates.
3rd Gutter Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 22m
Depth Note
Depth reported between 18 and 22 m.
Best Season
Most of the year, with calmer weather windows preferred for the shore entry.
Typical Conditions
Vegetated shore dive with rich small-life sightings and conditions that shift with swell and visibility.
Safety & Access At 3rd Gutter
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilityWaves
Access Restrictions
Use the Bass Point entry route and choose calmer days for the rock entry.
Legal Notes
Follow Bass Point Reserve and aquatic-reserve rules, and leave wildlife undisturbed.
Local Intel For 3rd Gutter
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shore dive with a vegetation-covered bottom and enough structure to reward slow exploration.
Recent Logged Visits At 3rd Gutter
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At 3rd Gutter
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility8m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
