Undated historical photograph of waves rolling into Horseshoe Bay, South West Rocks, from the State Archives of NSW
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Ladies Reef, South West Rocks

South West Rocks, NSW

Water temp17-25°C
VisibilityVariable
Depth5-11m
Best timeSoutherly winds and seas, when it is fully sheltered; good for night dives

A small reef in about 10 m off the Horseshoe Bay headland, reached by a short swim past Stingray Rock; sheltered in southerlies and a popular night dive.

Visibility at Ladies Reef, South West Rocks

Underwater visibility at Ladies Reef, South West Rocks shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall rather than holding to a fixed range. Southerly winds and seas, when it is fully sheltered; good for night dives generally offers the best conditions for diving here.