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Camp Cove South
Sheltered harbour shore dive for training and easy reef laps.
ScubaShore EntryBeginner
This public-entry site on the south side of Camp Cove is best for calm, simple shore dives, especially for beginners, refreshers and short harbour sessions.
About Camp Cove South
Camp Cove South is a sheltered harbour shore dive with seagrass, sand, scattered rock and patches of kelp that make it a reliable beginner and training site. The gentle layout suits relaxed check dives and navigation practice, with wrasse, rays and other temperate harbour life often found along the southern reef edge.
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Research Estimate At Camp Cove South
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AccessEasy entry
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Current StrengthVery strong current
Surge StrengthHeavy surge
Where Is Camp Cove South?
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Camp Cove South Planning Details
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Reported Depth
Up to 16m
Depth Note
Public dive listings describe Camp Cove South as a shallow harbour site with a maximum depth of about 16 m.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered harbour conditions over sand, seagrass and scattered reef, with easier entries than many exposed Sydney shore dives.
Safety & Access At Camp Cove South
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Choose calm weather, enter on the quieter southern side, and stay visible because this is a public harbour beach used by swimmers and small boats.
Access Restrictions
Public beach access from Camp Cove. Shore entry is straightforward, but it is easier to manage outside the busiest swim periods.
Local Intel For Camp Cove South
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Camp Cove South works well for beginner dives, refreshers and navigation practice, with a shallow reef line and sandy harbour bottom that support short, low-stress shore sessions.
Snorkel
Strong swimmers can explore the shallows from the beach in calm conditions, but the site is better known as an easy scuba and training entry than as a dedicated snorkel reef.
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Wildlife at Camp Cove South
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Camp Cove South Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au · Official
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