Meet the site
North Bommie is the main reef of the group of bommies just north-east of Ulladulla Harbour, and it is the dive the local shop uses most for new divers and relaxed fun dives. The Marine Life Network gives a depth of 18 m and describes walls, canyons and large boulders teeming with large schools of yellowtail and pomfrets, only five minutes from the harbour. Dive Adventures Ulladulla lists a maximum of 22 m and a standard 15–18 m, and names a shallow cave on the bommie The Penthouse.
The reef is broken into walls and blocks, leaving canyons between the boulders that are easy to explore and navigate. The fish schools are the main attraction: yellowtail scad and pomfrets often surround divers, with silver sweep, one-spot pullers, mado and leatherjackets over the reef. Eastern blue devilfish and wobbegongs sit under the boulders, and red morwong, blue groper and sergeant bakers are common. Sponges and sea squirts grow on the shaded walls. Nearby, a separate North-East Bommie at 10–14 m is described as similar and loaded with fish, while the deeper East North Bommie reaches 26 m.
The short run, moderate depth and simple layout make this a good choice for Open Water divers, refresher dives and training. The Penthouse gives newer divers a taste of a cave with an easy exit. Experienced divers use it as a relaxed second dive after Burrill Rocks or The Hole. It is also a good place for photographers to practise on schooling fish, since the yellowtail and pomfrets tend to hang around the boulders rather than scattering, and the canyons give a natural backdrop.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
North Bommie (Ulladulla) is recorded as Pinnacle/Bommie in Ulladulla. The listed access is boat. Confirm the actual meeting point, route and permission to visit; a map pin does not establish any of these.
Topics flagged by the stored research
These are questions prompted by the existing notes, not a verified or complete hazard assessment.
- Other water users
- Ask about vessel activity, exclusion areas and the agreed surface arrangements.
- Lines and obstructions
- Discuss any known entanglement concerns and the suitability of the planned area.
- Water movement
- Ask how swell and local exposure affect the proposed entry, exit and route.
- Overhead environments
- Ask whether the plan stays entirely in open water. A wreck or cave listing is not permission or training to enter.
Historical access notes exist for this record, but have not been independently verified for current use. Request current directions from the operator or site manager rather than following an old entry description.
Questions, answered
Is North Bommie (Ulladulla) suitable for my certification?
The record lists Advanced Open Water. That does not establish suitability for every route or day. Share your training, recent experience and equipment needs with the operator and ask about the specific proposed dive.
Can I book North Bommie (Ulladulla) through YouDive?
YouDive is an independent research directory. Contact an operator directly to confirm whether it currently runs the trip, the inclusions and the booking terms.
What you might see
Yellowtail scad, pomfrets, silver sweep, one-spot pullers, mado, leatherjackets, eastern blue devilfish, wobbegongs, red morwong, blue groper, sergeant bakers, sponges, sea squirts
Location
Main bommie of the North Bommie group about five minutes north-east of Ulladulla Harbour; walls, canyons and large boulders to about 18–22 m, with a shallow cave known as The Penthouse.
Facilities nearby
Ulladulla Harbour boat ramp, toilets and parking; air fills at Dive Adventures Ulladulla.
Before you make plans
Conditions, access and operator schedules can change. This is a location guide, not a dive plan. Ask a local operator about current conditions and suitability for your training and experience.
Sources & further reading
diveadventuresulladulla.com.aumarinelife.org.aumichaelmcfadyenscuba.infoRecord updated 27 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.