A relatively shallow site, teeming with divers taking their first tentative breaths underwater. Terrigal haven is a great shore dive and one that will impress even the most ardent diver.
Large Bull rays, schools of Yellowtail and hungry Blue Gropers follow divers over the sandy bottom around boat moorings.
Being an ocean dive site, Terrigal is well protected from all but the major wave patterns and divers can safely dive this site on any given day, just be aware of the currents that do sometimes make this site uncomfortable.
 To dive Terrigal haven, enter the water at the Eastern side of the boat ramp, snorkel out near the yellow Sea Rescue boat, careful to stay out of the boat channel.
Descend to a sandy bottom, then heading north swim out along the rock wall to the large anchor and return along the wall.
Be careful of people fishing along the exposed shallow reef.
Terrigal haven is a great night dive site with a variety of fishlife to satisfy everyones wishes.
Toilets are available at the toilet block on the other side of the oval, (one minute walk)
Care for boat traffic and a dive flag should be flown at all times.
The Green and Red poles are there for your protection, as they give boat users a clear passge to and from the ocean, Stay out of this channel.
Terrigal haven is just over an hours drive from Sydney, perfect for a quick getaway from the city for a dive. Don't forget to bring the family as free electric BBQs are available and the beach is very safe for young kids to enjoy.
Meet at boat ramp near the blue Fish and chip shop on the far Eastern side of the carpark.
Depths from 3 to 14 metres.
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