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Lists Redhead Point & Beach as a grey nurse shark aggregation site in the NSW DPI report.
Dive Spot Guide•
Redhead Point
Redhead Point is a boat dive off a rocky headland near Newcastle.
Plan for a boat entry, a simple rock-face route over sand and bommies, and the easiest day on a settled sea.
About Redhead Point
Redhead Point is a boat-access dive off a rocky headland near Newcastle, with a sandy bottom broken by bommies and weed. The route is easy to read, so the dive feels more like a relaxed contour along the rock face than a technical swim-through. It is best on settled days when swell is lighter and the exposed coast is easier to manage. Divers come for the clean terrain and steady fish life.
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Research Estimate At Redhead Point
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 11m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
Where Is Redhead Point?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Redhead Point Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 20m
Depth Note
Dive depth is described as under 20 m.
Best Season
Summer
Typical Conditions
Boat-access rock face over sand and bommies; settled days are easier than windy, swellier ones.
Safety & Access At Redhead Point
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficSurgeWaves
Safety Notes
Boat access only. Keep a close eye on swell, boat traffic, and the wider shark-awareness context for the Redhead coast.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only.
Legal Notes
Follow NSW boating and diving rules and check for any temporary marine advisories before departure.
Local Intel For Redhead Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow-to-moderate reef-style dive under 20 m with sandy bottom, bommies, and weedy patches.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the boat-only setup and exposed rock face make it better suited to scuba on calm days.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only a very calm-day option here and is not the main use case.
Wildlife at Redhead Point
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Redhead Point
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Redhead Point
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility11m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
