Meet the site
The cave at the southern end of Broulee Beach is the best-known shore dive between Batemans Bay and Moruya. The Marine Life Network calls it the most popular shore dive in the area, shallow and beginner-friendly, and describes a cave about 64 m long with numerous openings, reached by a marked trail from the Broulee Beach car park. Downtoscuba describes a spectacular cave that runs for about 90 m, reaching 15 m at its deepest. Spirit Divers' Broulee Beach guide mentions several caves dotted around the site, recommends that inexperienced divers avoid the caves, and rates the site Intermediate with a maximum depth of 13 m.
The main cave is a series of chambers and passages in the rock with light coming in through several openings. Wobbegong sharks, sometimes 2 m long, rest in the cave, and Port Jackson sharks shelter there in winter. Stingrays are common around the entrance and on the sand, and a Sydney club dive blog recorded both friendly and grumpy individuals. In summer, tropical fish arrive with the East Australian Current (December to April), and nudibranchs are found year-round. The reef outside has kelp, boulders and the usual temperate fish.
The site suits Open Water divers who are comfortable in a shallow overhead environment with multiple exits, but anyone uncomfortable in caves can enjoy the reef outside. Carry a torch, keep off the bottom to avoid silt, and give resting sharks space. Broulee Island, a separate nature reserve just to the north, is a boat dive covered in its own entry.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
South Broulee Cave is recorded as Cave/Cavern in Batemans Bay. 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.
- 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 South Broulee Cave 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 South Broulee Cave 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
Wobbegong sharks, Port Jackson sharks, stingrays, nudibranchs, tropical vagrants (Dec–Apr), blue groper, sweep, leatherjackets, octopus
Location
Shallow shore-dive cave at the southern end of Broulee Beach, between Mogo and Moruya; a cave of roughly 60–90 m with numerous openings in about 6 m, plus reef to 13–15 m.
Facilities nearby
Small car park at the end of the road; toilets and shops in Broulee; air fills in Batemans Bay or Moruya.
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
marinelife.org.audowntoscuba.comspiritdiversdotcomdotau.wordpress.comsydneyscubadive.blogspot.comRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.