Sorrento Back Beach

Victoria, Australia

Depth

12m

Visibility

3m - 8m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Sorrento Back Beach

Victoria, Australia

Depth

12m

Visibility

3m - 8m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Sorrento Back Beach

Out through Port Phillip Heads past Point Nepean lies the Sorrento Back Beach. Although some of this area can be dived as a shore dive, there is a lot of this area that can't. These areas require boat access in order to explore the lovely reefs and rocky outcrops. Usually a haven for Crayfish, Schnapper and other lovely edible and photogenic marine critters. A great dive when the seas are calm and the wind has blown from the north for a few days.

Sorrento Back Beach Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Rock, Drift

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

12m

Visibility Range

3m – 8m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

8% at 10m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Crayfish
Schnapper

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Dive Site Hazards

Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.
Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.
Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

Eddy Pull-Off Zones — Eddies behind structures can pull divers away from the main drift line.

Delayed Surface Pickup — Strong current can exceed surface tracking assumptions, delaying boat pickup.

Vertical Current Shear — Currents may vary by depth, causing vertical separation even when divers stay together.

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