Meet the site
Point Roadknight is the long, low calcarenite headland that shelters Anglesea's main beach from the south-west, and its north-eastern side, facing back toward the township across a 700 m east-facing beach, is the more accessible of its two dives. The Scuba Doctor describes it as a diving and snorkelling site with many interesting options, and the geology explains why: the point is made of soft dune limestone that the sea has eroded into reefs, gullies and ledges in shallow water, so that within a hundred metres of the shelf there are channels to swim along, undercuts to look beneath and ridges canopied with kelp. Depth runs from 1 m on the platform to about 9 m off the outer reef. The Soapy Rocks, a notoriously slippery outcrop, bound the beach to the north. Under the crayweed and bull kelp the ledges hold sponges, ascidians and bryozoans, and the fish are the Surf Coast community of blue-throat wrasse, magpie perch, leatherjackets, scalyfin, zebrafish, old wives, sweep and boarfish, with Port Jackson sharks and southern rock lobster in the holes, weedy seadragons along the weed edge and rays on the sand. Because the point faces east, the northern side is a little protected from south-westerly swell and is the better bet of the two when there is a small residual sea, and it is the natural choice for snorkellers and less experienced ocean divers on a calm day. The car park at the yacht club and boat ramp is large, close and free, which makes gearing up easy, and Anglesea's cafes are five minutes away. The usual Surf Coast warning applies in full: when the swell is up the area is highly hazardous, the rocks are treacherous underfoot, and the dive is for experienced divers who have looked at the water first.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Point Roadknight North is recorded as Reef in Surf Coast & Great Ocean Road. The listed access is shore. 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.
- Water movement
- Ask how swell and local exposure affect the proposed entry, exit and route.
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 Point Roadknight North suitable for my certification?
The record lists 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 Point Roadknight North 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
Blue-throat wrasse, magpie perch, leatherjackets, scalyfin, zebrafish, old wives, sweep, boarfish, Port Jackson sharks, southern rock lobster, weedy seadragons (occasional), rays, sponges, ascidians, bryozoans, crayweed, bull kelp
Location
Calcarenite reefs, gullies and ledges on the north-eastern side of Point Roadknight at Anglesea, off a 700 m east-facing beach bounded by the Soapy Rocks to the north, 2 km south-west of Anglesea township.
Facilities nearby
Large free car park at Point Roadknight boat ramp and Anglesea Motor Yacht Club; public toilets at the car park; cafes and shops in Anglesea; nearest air fills Bay City Scuba (Geelong)
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
scubadoctor.com.auscubadoctor.com.auRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.