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Haydens Rock
Forster, NSW
Water temp18-24 °C
VisibilityVariable
Depth5-10 m
Best timeCalm seas on the high slack tide; June for grey nurse sharks
Large rock outcrop about 150 m off Forster's Second Head lookout, between Pebbly Beach and Main Beach, dived from shore or boat over a 5 to 10 m seaweed reef with undercuts where turtles sleep and grey nurse sharks visit.
Visibility at Haydens Rock
Underwater visibility at Haydens Rock shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall rather than holding to a fixed range. Calm seas on the high slack tide; June for grey nurse sharks generally offers the best conditions for diving here.