Dive Centre Manly

Dive Centre Manly In the heart of Manly Beach, Dive Centre Manly is right next to Cabbage Tree Bay Marine Reserve - Sydney.
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Dive Centre Manly is situated closest to Sydney's best dive sites. Being a multi-award winning PADI 5 Star Instructor training facility, we offer a complete range of dive courses from Discover Scuba to Instructor level and beyond - including Sydney's most talked about Learn to Dive course. Our fun and unique skilled based training programs, have continually produced better divers - when you finish

a program with us, you will have gained the confidence and skills necessary to enjoy a lifetime of diving. We guarantee that you won't be able to wait to jump back in the water again. Learning to dive has never been easier - we have Learn to Dive programs starting up to 5 times a week, taught by some of the most experienced dive staff in Australia including 1 PADI Course Director, Staff Instructors, Master Scuba Diver Trainers and Divemasters. Learn to dive your way on a 2-day or 3-day course or explore Sydney underwater on our Discover Scuba Dive experience. Sydney's unique and thriving underwater life is right on our doorstep, accessible through scuba diving.

Happy Biodiversity Month! 🌸 What if your next dive could help protect what you’re there to see?September is a chance to ...
04/09/2026

Happy Biodiversity Month! 🌸 What if your next dive could help protect what you’re there to see?

September is a chance to celebrate the incredible variety of life around us. As divers, we get a pretty special perspective on it, with a front row seat to the underwater world every time we descend.

Most instructors will tell you that one of the best reactions from a first time diver is the moment they realise just how much life is beneath the surface. And honestly, it still surprises us every single day at Shelly Beach and our favourite Sydney dive sites.

But why does biodiversity matter?

Every species has its place, and as our oceans change, understanding what lives there and how those ecosystems are changing becomes more important than ever.
This is where PADI AWARE comes in, helping divers around the world turn what they see underwater into data, action and real conservation impact.

On Thursday 17 September, PADI AWARE Regional Manager Ian is joining us at the shop from 6pm to show us how divers can play a bigger role in understanding and protecting our oceans.

We’ll look at three citizen science projects: the Global Shark & Ray Census, the AWARE Biodiversity Survey and Dive Against Debris, as well as how these programs are already being used to document marine life along Sydney’s coastline.

Because your next dive doesn’t just have to be about what you see. It can also help us understand, protect and give back to the places we love to explore.

đź“Ť Dive Centre Manly
đź“… Thursday 17 September
⏰ From 6pm

Come along, grab a seat and discover how you can turn your next dive into something that gives back. RSVP here: https://divesydney.com.au/aware-information-evening/

Friday 4th September 2026Low tide: 6.43 am (0.6m)High tide: 1.26 pm (1.62m)Wind: 14.8 km/h WWater Temp: 17°CNot a bad wa...
04/09/2026

Friday 4th September 2026
Low tide: 6.43 am (0.6m)
High tide: 1.26 pm (1.62m)
Wind: 14.8 km/h W
Water Temp: 17°C

Not a bad way to welcome Friday. Another cracker of a morning, the sun’s out, Shelly’s flat, and it’s shaping up to be another beautiful sunny weekend ahead.

The westerly winds overnight, we reckon, have been doing us plenty of favours, and after around 6 metres of visibility yesterday, we’re keen to see whether things have followed suit.

There has been plenty happening beneath the surface lately too, with Australian giant cuttlefish continuing to make appearances around the bay, alongside Port Jackson sharks gathering by the dozen, wobbegongs and fiddler rays. Keep an eye out as well for fanbelly leatherjackets, southern calamari squid, octopus and even golden weedfish, while plenty of colourful nudibranchs reward those keeping a close eye on the smaller stuff.

With the sunshine forecast to stick around, it’s looking like a great weekend to get in the water.

And with Father’s Day this Sunday, there’s still plenty of time to treat Dad to something a little different. Whether he’s already a diver, keen to get back in the water or has always wanted to give scuba diving a go, a day in the ocean together might just beat another pair of socks.

Not sure what to get him or when he’s free? An E-Gift Card lets Dad choose his own underwater adventure, or check out our dive calendar and pick a day to get in the water together.

E-Gift Certificates: https://divesydney.com.au/gift-certificates/
Dive Calendar: https://divesydney.com.au/dive-calendar/

Thinking about going pro? This is where it starts. 🌟So, what is the PADI Divemaster Course? The PADI Divemaster course i...
03/09/2026

Thinking about going pro? This is where it starts. 🌟

So, what is the PADI Divemaster Course? The PADI Divemaster course is your first step from being a recreational diver to becoming a dive professional.

It’s your entry into a career in the diving industry; you’ll develop your skills to a professional level, expanding your knowledge and understanding of dive safety, and preparing you to take greater responsibility for the divers around you. You’ll gain an insight into what goes on behind the scenes at a busy dive centre while building your knowledge and experience within the dive industry.

From assisting on courses and leading dives of certified divers to learning how to organise dive activities and becoming a more capable diver, the Divemaster course gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the dive industry and take your diving that next step further.

And you don't have to put your life on hold to do it. The core group training is completed over three consecutive weekends, with your remaining practical assessment days arranged around our course schedule. Most of the theory is completed online before you begin, allowing you to work through it in your own time.

Whether your goal is to build a career in the dive industry or simply challenge yourself to become a more knowledgeable, experienced and confident diver, the PADI Divemaster course is where the professional journey begins.

Our next PADI Divemaster course is coming up this October. Are you ready to go pro? Find out more here: https://divesydney.com.au/padi-divemaster/

Thursday 3rd September 2026Low tide: 5.49 am (0.52m)High tide: 12.25 am (1.63m)Wind: 14.8 km/h NWWater Temp: 17°CThis su...
03/09/2026

Thursday 3rd September 2026
Low tide: 5.49 am (0.52m)
High tide: 12.25 am (1.63m)
Wind: 14.8 km/h NW
Water Temp: 17°C

This sunshine is treating us, and so are the conditions! After a day off, we’re back in action and more than ready for the lovely looking weekend ahead.

Divers reported 7 to 8 metres of visibility at Shelly Beach yesterday, with plenty happening beneath the surface. Australian giant cuttlefish have been out and about again, alongside nudibranch galore, with the black-margined, clown and Bennett’s nudibranchs all spotted in a single dive.

Amongst the schools of batfish, fiddler rays and goatfish, keep an eye out for smiling ludericks and hulafish too. With the sunlight streaming through the kelp, it’s making for some seriously pretty diving.

And if you’ve been thinking about giving diving a go, two spots have just opened up on our Learn to Dive course this weekend!

Got a couple of days in the sunshine to get your eLearning underway? Now’s the perfect time. Two days in the water and you’ll be on your way to becoming a certified diver.

Book your spot here: https://divesydney.com.au/padi-open-water-course/

With Michael off exploring the depths of Palau and sending back reports of some seriously good diving, and Jervis Bay of...
01/09/2026

With Michael off exploring the depths of Palau and sending back reports of some seriously good diving, and Jervis Bay officially SOLD OUT, this we’re looking ahead to our next local adventure: South West Rocks.

Because adventure doesn’t always mean hopping on a plane.

Fish Rock Cave is Australia’s only true ocean cave dive, running approximately 125 metres through Fish Rock. Inside, you’ll find naturally lit caverns, pink gorgonian corals and an incredible diversity of marine life, including one of Australia’s largest aggregations of grey nurse sharks.

If you’re keen to explore some seriously good diving without having to jump on a plane, this one is for you. On one of our last trips there, we even saw hammerhead sharks!

So keep your fingers crossed… we’re manifesting a repeat!

Find out more here: https://divesydney.com.au/fish-rock-south-west-rocks/

Tuesday 1st September 2026High tide: 10.48 am (1.64m)Low tide: 4.58 pm (0.46m)Wind: 14.8 km/h NWater Temp: 17°CThe first...
31/08/2026

Tuesday 1st September 2026
High tide: 10.48 am (1.64m)
Low tide: 4.58 pm (0.46m)
Wind: 14.8 km/h N
Water Temp: 17°C

The first day of spring has delivered a beautiful morning at Shelly Beach, with sunshine overhead and the bay sitting glassy and flat.

Yesterday’s visibility was around 6 metres, with conditions clearing up again throughout the afternoon. There have been plenty of Australian giant cuttlefish spotted around the bay recently, with the season continuing to deliver some fantastic encounters. Keep your eyes peeled too for Port Jackson sharks, clown nudibranchs, fiddler rays, pygmy leatherjackets and threebar porcupinefish. If you’re lucky, you might even spot one of the bay’s blind sharks, with a few sightings already this week!

Down at the beach this morning, Matt is out on a Double Guided Shore Dive while Jess is taking on day two of her Open Water Course. El is holding down the fort in the shop, and Cam is busy over at the workshop.

Looking ahead to the weekend, there is plenty in store! Conditions have been slowly improving, the forecast is looking like a warm one with temperatures set to reach 29°C, how better to spend a Sydney weekend than underwater?

Certified diver? Grab your buddy, get in the water and come see what Shelly has been serving up lately with a Double Guided Shore dive. It’s shaping up to be a great weekend to get wet! https://divesydney.com.au/guided-shore-dives/

Spring is nearly here and the warmer weather has us excited, but the Dive Club calendar might have us even more excited!...
31/08/2026

Spring is nearly here and the warmer weather has us excited, but the Dive Club calendar might have us even more excited! 🌞

We’ve got a stacked few weeks coming up, so here’s what’s on the cards:

- Dive and Breakfast at Q Station, Sunday 13th September
- PADI AWARE Foundation Evening, Thursday 17th September
- Dive Against Debris for PADI AWARE Week, Sunday 20th September
- Freshwater Dive Club Dive, Sunday 27th September
- PADI Pro Night, Wednesday 7th October
- The Steps, Kurnell Dive Club Dive, Sunday 11th October
- Halloween Twilight Dive and Dinner, Thursday 29th October

Plenty of diving, a chance to learn something new at our evening events, some feel good conservation action, and a wicked Halloween night to top it all off.

It’s shaping up to be a wicked spring with the Dive Club, and we can’t wait to have you along for it.

Everything is live in the calendar, so find out more and get yourself booked in here:
https://divesydney.com.au/dive-club-calendar/

Not a Dive Club member yet? Sign up here: https://divesydney.com.au/dive-club/

The water’s calling and spring is just around the corner! 🌊There’s plenty happening both above and below the surface, wi...
31/08/2026

The water’s calling and spring is just around the corner! 🌊

There’s plenty happening both above and below the surface, with guided dives, courses, snorkel tours and plenty more to get involved in.

But don’t wait too long. Our winter visitors won’t be around forever, so now’s the time to get in and see what’s about.

Jump in with us and book online! Links below 👇

Double Guided Shore Dives: https://divesydney.com.au/guided-shore-dives/
Snorkel Safari: https://divesydney.com.au/guided-snorkel-tours/
PADI Learn to Dive Open Water Course: https://divesydney.com.au/padi-open-water-course/
PADI Scuba Refresher Course: https://divesydney.com.au/scuba-refresher/
Discover Scuba Dive: https://divesydney.com.au/try-diving-padi-discover-scuba/

Monday 31st August 2026High tide: 10.06 am (1.61m)Low tide: 4.08 pm (0.42m)Wind: 9.3 km/h WWater Temp: 17°CA fresh week ...
30/08/2026

Monday 31st August 2026
High tide: 10.06 am (1.61m)
Low tide: 4.08 pm (0.42m)
Wind: 9.3 km/h W
Water Temp: 17°C

A fresh week has arrived, and Manly is looking pretty good for it.

While parts of the Northern Beaches woke up to a misty morning, Manly has been crisp, clear and sunny, with a promising week of weather ahead.

Yesterday's visibility was variable at 3 to 6 metres, and was opening up nicely in the afternoon. There was certainly plenty to keep our divers entertained over the weekend. Australian giant cuttlefish were around, some even spotted mating still, while port jackson sharks and plenty of wobbegongs made appearances throughout the weekend. The eastern blue gropers remained firm fan favourites, and of course, Basil the green sea turtle was another very welcome sight.

There is plenty happening today too. Jess has a fresh group of PADI Open Water students ready to take their first steps into the diving world, Matt is heading out with a Double Guided Shore dive and a Discover Scuba Dive, and El is in the ocean this afternoon for a snorkel tour.

And with forecast tomorrow set to reach 26°C, it is shaping up to be a proper beach day. Why not make the most of it and add a dive to your plans?

We’ve just opened up some availability for tomorrow’s Double Guided Shore dive, so come and join us underwater. Book your spot here: https://divesydney.com.au/guided-shore-dives/

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10 Belgrave Street
Manly, NSW
2095

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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+61299774355

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