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Dive Spot Guide•
Cod Grounds Marine Park
Offshore pinnacles and grey nurse shark dives by Camden Haven.
Boat-only live-boat dives from Laurieton or North Haven; expect exposed conditions, current swings, and strong shark encounters.
About Cod Grounds Marine Park
Cod Grounds Marine Park is a boat-only offshore reef off Camden Haven, built around steep pinnacles, gutters, ledges, and caves. It is a grey nurse shark stronghold with fish, rays, and pelagics moving through the structure. Plan it as a live-boat dive with weather windows, current, no-anchoring rules, and an experienced local skipper in mind.
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Research Estimate At Cod Grounds Marine Park
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Cod Grounds Marine Park?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Cod Grounds Marine Park Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
21m - 46m
Depth Note
Official park waters run 21-46m; the pinnacles and gutters make the upper structure the practical dive zone.
Best Season
August to February, with September to November especially strong.
Typical Conditions
Open-ocean conditions with little shelter. Expect weather-sensitive scheduling, current swings across the pinnacles, and live-boat operation.
Safety & Access At Cod Grounds Marine Park
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficLow visibilityStrong currentSurge
Safety Notes
Use a surface marker buoy, keep clear of the shark path, and plan for a live-boat ascent. Stay close to the structure and the group when current is up.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only. Anchoring and mooring are prohibited in the marine park, so dives run as live-boat or drift profiles with a local operator.
Legal Notes
Strict no-take sanctuary zone. Fishing is not allowed, and grey nurse sharks are fully protected.
Local Intel For Cod Grounds Marine Park
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for experienced boat divers comfortable with current checks and deeper profiles; nitrox helps on longer stays over the structure.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive site; the dive is offshore, boat-only, and the working structure sits in advanced-depth water.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the draw is sub-surface structure and shark habitat reached by charter boat.
Wildlife at Cod Grounds Marine Park
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Cod Grounds Marine Park
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Cod Grounds Marine Park
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
