Magic Point
Raja Ampat · Indonesia
Magic Point, located off Maroubra in Sydney, Australia, is a critical aggregation site for the critically endangered Grey Nurse Shark. Divers can explore a series of rocky gutters and small caves, providing shelter for these majestic sharks as well as wobbegongs and various temperate reef fish. The site is known for its seasonal shark encounters, offering a unique opportunity to observe these placid creatures in their natural habitat. Currents can be moderate, and visibility varies.
Conditions
Depth
10 to 25 m
Open water and up
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
10 to 20 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
15 to 24°C
7mm wetsuit / Semi-dry
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
| Vis (m) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Current | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Grey Nurse Shark
Last confirmed Apr 15, 2026 · 45 records
Very likely
Most dives
Australian Ibis
Last confirmed Jul 8, 2026 · 2640 records
Very likely
Most dives
Australian Water Dragon
Last confirmed Jul 7, 2026 · 1907 records
Very likely
Most dives
Australian Magpie
Last confirmed Jul 7, 2026 · 1648 records
Very likely
Most dives
Laughing Kookaburra
Last confirmed Jul 8, 2026 · 1524 records
Very likely
Most dives
Noisy Miner
Last confirmed Jul 9, 2026 · 1390 records
Very likely
Most dives
Rainbow Lorikeet
Last confirmed Jul 8, 2026 · 1196 records
Very likely
Most dives
Wobbegong Shark
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear