La Perouse

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Conditions & tides

La PerouseSydney

Fair · 4/5

conditions visualisation

Fair4/5

Some chop right now — best window today 7 AM–5 PM.

Wind15 kn NNE

Current~0.3 kn S · model

Swell

0.9 m · 6s · E

Water

18 °C

Conditions through the day

6 AM6 PM

Calmest current near slack — 12:15 PM & 01:00 AM local

Sunrise 05:41 AM · Sunset 05:51 PM local

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On-face swell 0.8 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.

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About this site

La Perouse sits at the southern headland of Botany Bay, near the entrance to the bay on Sydney's southern coastline. The area is known for its exposed rocky points and is a short drive from the eastern suburbs, with Bare Island just offshore.

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