A popular shore dive at the mouth of the Tweed River on the NSW-QLD border, where a rocky wall drops to 12–15 m and creates a sheltered drift-dive route. Best on a high tide with minimal rain, the site rewards divers with a surprising array of life tucked into crevices: moray eels, crayfish, nudibranchs, lionfish, octopus, and wobbegong sharks. Novelty junk-art finds like a submerged Buddha and shopping trolley add character. Strong tidal currents make this a committed drift dive where divers stay tight to the wall, but the easy entry from the jetty platform or Little Duranbah Beach keeps it accessible.
Tweed River Shore Dive
IntermediateMAYBE
MAYBE
Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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DANGER: Explicit Risks Present
Tweed River Shore Dive has hazards marked as danger. Entering the water here means you may face serious risks to your personal safety.
- Stonefish and wobbegong sharks danger
Stonefish and wobbegong sharks may be concealed on the bottom. Avoid touching the substrate or rocks.
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High risk: Stonefish and wobbegong sharks
Stonefish and wobbegong sharks may be concealed on the bottom. Avoid touching the substrate or rocks.
Moderate risk: Boat traffic
The river mouth is a busy channel for recreational and fishing boats. Remain close to the rock wall and avoid surfacing in the centre of the river.
Moderate risk: Tidal current
Tidal currents can be strong, especially near the corner between Little Duranbah Beach and the river. Best dived as a drift dive at slack high tide.
Moderate risk: Tidal currents
Slack tide is safest; currents can be strong, especially around the corner from Little Duranbah Beach into the river channel.
Low risk: Poor visibility after rain
Visibility drops significantly after rain. Check local rainfall in the preceding days before visiting.
Low risk: Irritant algae on rocks
Some algae and encrusting organisms on the rocks can cause skin irritation; wearing gloves is recommended.
Low risk: Hazardous Marine Life
Stonefish and wobbegong sharks are present near the rocky bottom. Avoid touching the ground or reaching into cracks without gloves.
Low risk: Fishing Line / Hooks
Anglers fish from the jetty and wall; loose fishing line and hooks can entangle snorkellers.
Low risk: Rain-induced low visibility
Heavy rainfall in preceding days washes sediment into the river, reducing visibility to near-zero.
Low risk: Irritant algae
Some algae growth on rocks can cause skin irritation; gloves recommended if holding the wall.
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Getting in
Shore entry
Entry
From Tweed Heads, head to Coral Street near the river mouth. Park at the car parks next to Jack Evans Boat Harbour. Enter via the small jetty platform at the end of Jack Evans Harbour (near the Marine Rescue), or from Little Duranbah Beach for a drift dive along the rock wall.
Parking & facilities
Free car parks available along Coral Street near Jack Evans Boat Harbour.
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No site fees; shore dive is free. Tank fills available at Kirra Dive.
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