Sand-floored sea cave in the corner of an overhanging wall on an offshore reef about 3 km north of Terrigal, at 33 to 39 m. A seasonal grey nurse shark aggregation, best March to June.
Visibility at Foggy Cave (Foggy Shark Cave)
Underwater visibility at Foggy Cave (Foggy Shark Cave) shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall rather than holding to a fixed range. March to June for grey nurse sharks (SSI listing); calm seas for the offshore boat ride generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
Air, gear and guides near Foggy Cave (Foggy Shark Cave)
Browse dive shops in Newcastle for fills, hire gear, servicing and guided dives at this site.
Region: Terrigal, NSW
Skill Level: Advanced
Depth: 30-39m
Water Temperature: 18-22°C
Best Time to Dive: March to June for grey nurse sharks (SSI listing); calm seas for the offshore boat ride
Marine Life: Grey nurse sharks (seasonal), yellowtail and kingfish in summer, red morwong, luderick, black reef leatherjackets, eastern blue devils; gorgonians and sponges
Hazards: Deep the whole dive (reef top 30 to 32 m, cave floor 36 to 39 m); short no-decompression limits; overhead cave with silt; critically endangered grey nurse sharks, follow the NSW code of conduct