Small rocky island 50 m offshore by Boat Beach, Seal Rocks, with sheer sides to sand at 9 to 12 m, an overhang with wobbegongs and a few grey nurse sharks; the sheltered Seal Rocks dive.
Visibility at Statis Rock (Status Rock)
Underwater visibility at Statis Rock (Status Rock) shifts with swell, wind and recent rainfall rather than holding to a fixed range. Any time the outer Seal Rocks sites are too exposed; operators use it as a sheltered second dive generally offers the best conditions for diving here.
Region: Seal Rocks, NSW
Skill Level: Beginner
Depth: 9-16m
Water Temperature: 18-24°C
Best Time to Dive: Any time the outer Seal Rocks sites are too exposed; operators use it as a sheltered second dive
Marine Life: Grey nurse sharks (a few, or an aggregation off the point), wobbegongs, Port Jackson sharks, cuttlefish, reef fish; nesting little penguins, silver gulls and crested terns on the rock
Hazards: Strong current in the passage between the island and the mainland; funnelled swell near the gap; easy to lose the reef if you stray onto the sand