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With a little practice, dry suits can provide unparalleled warmth and comfort during a dive, as well as leaving you nice and dry between and after dives.
The purpose of a drysuit is to ensure the wearer is kept dry and to provide thermal insulation or passive thermal protection to the wearer while immersed in water. Although these suits are predominantly worn by divers, other users such as boaters, water sports enthusiasts, and others who work or play in or near cold water also benefit from these suits. A dry suit normally protects the whole body except the head, hands, and possibly the feet, this is were the need for hoods, gloves and boots are greatly increased. In some configurations, however, all of these are covered as well.
The main part of the drysuit is a waterproof shell made from a membrane type material, neoprene or a commercial foam rubber.
Types of Dry Suits
Scuba drysuits are made from a few different materials.
- Neoprene
- Tri-Laminate
- Vulcanized Rubber
- And more...
Each type of suit comes with its own unique set of pluses and minuses.
Drysuit Features
A dry suits features are what turns it from a big person shaped water bag, into something that can keep you warm and dry in even the coldest water.
Multiple valves, zippers and seals all come together to form what looks to be a deceptively simple suit, but is actually a sophisticated piece of environmental survival equipment.
Fitting Drysuits
Because they are worn baggier than a wetsuit and an exact fit isn't necessary, fitting a dry suit is very easy.
But be aware: different brands can vary in their sizing.
The best thing to do is try on the suit while wearing whatever thermal under garment you plan to wear while diving.
Try squatting down to see if you can do so comfortably. Reach your hands over your head, hug yourself, bend twist and generally move around. If you feel like you have a good range of motion in all angles and directions without the suit being too baggy or tight, then the suit fits.
Make sure the boots fit, as this will be your biggest source of discomfort if not sized properly.
If you can't find something off the rack, then you'll have to get measurements done and order a custom suit.
Putting it All Together
There is no way around it, buying a drysuit is probably the most expensive piece of equipment the 'average' diver will buy. That's IF you can call anyone who is looking for a way to dive in freezing cold water and/or weather 'average'.
If you take a look at each of the above sections you'll have a good head start on picking out a great suit.
If you're lucky and have some dive buddies that own drysuits and are willing to let you try theirs, or a knowledgeable local dive shop like The SCUBA Doctor, them you'll be a lot further ahead.
Take the time to do your homework and you'll find the right suit that hopefully won't empty your bank account.
Melbourne Sea Urchin Dives
We're often asked about where we think are the best places to catch a feed of Sea Urchin near Melbourne, Victoria. So here we list the local Sea Urchin diving and snorkelling sites we know about. Happy Sea Urchin hunting!
Albert William |  Wreck Dive |  Shore access |
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| Latitude: 37° 52.328′ S (37.872125° S / 37° 52′ 19.65″ S) Longitude: 144° 54.621′ E (144.910358° E / 144° 54′ 37.29″ E) | ||
| Datum: WGS84 | Google Map | Get directions | |
| Added: 2021-02-08 05:52:17 GMT, Last updated: 2022-04-28 17:31:12 GMT Source: Google Earth | ||
| Nearest Neighbour: Point Gellibrand, 465 m, bearing 280°, W | ||
| Iron Lighter. Built: 1863. Sunk: 18 May 1955. Williamstown, Port Phillip. Depth: 3 m. | ||
| See the Albert William dive site page | ||
Katie Cove, Williamstown |  Shore Dive | Shore access |
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| Latitude: 37° 52.243′ S (37.870719° S / 37° 52′ 14.59″ S) Longitude: 144° 53.916′ E (144.898595° E / 144° 53′ 54.94″ E) | ||
| Datum: WGS84 | Google Map | Get directions | |
| Added: 2021-01-30 02:39:30 GMT, Last updated: 2022-04-17 13:52:41 GMT Source: Google Earth | ||
| Nearest Neighbour: Williamstown Beach Rotunda, 456 m, bearing 301°, WNW | ||
| Williamstown, Port Phillip. Depth: 2 to 6 m. | ||
| See the Katie Cove, Williamstown dive site page | ||
Keefers Boatyard | Shore Dive | Shore access |
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| Latitude: 37° 59.467′ S (37.991114° S / 37° 59′ 28.01″ S) Longitude: 145° 2.587′ E (145.043109° E / 145° 2′ 35.19″ E) | ||
| Datum: WGS84 | Google Map | Get directions | |
| Added: 2012-07-22 01:00:00 GMT, Last updated: 2022-03-22 05:10:14 GMT Source: Google Earth | ||
| Nearest Neighbour: Sea Scouts Jetty, 601 m, bearing 216°, SW | ||
| Beaumaris Bay, Bayside, Port Phillip. Depth: 0 to 6 m. | ||
| See the Keefers Boatyard dive site page | ||
Point Cooke Beach | Shore Dive | Shore access |
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| Latitude: 37° 55.781′ S (37.929684° S / 37° 55′ 46.86″ S) Longitude: 144° 46.367′ E (144.772791° E / 144° 46′ 22.05″ E) | ||
| Datum: WGS84 | Google Map | Get directions | |
| Added: 2012-07-22 01:00:00 GMT, Last updated: 2022-04-18 11:54:52 GMT Source: Google Earth | ||
| Nearest Neighbour: Diana, Point Cooke, 1,510 m, bearing 91°, E | ||
| Point Cook, Port Phillip. Depth: 2 to 5 m. | ||
| See the Point Cooke Beach dive site page | ||
Point Gellibrand | Shore Dive | Shore access |
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| Latitude: 37° 52.283′ S (37.871381° S / 37° 52′ 16.97″ S) Longitude: 144° 54.308′ E (144.90514° E / 144° 54′ 18.5″ E) | ||
| Datum: WGS84 | Google Map | Get directions | |
| Added: 2012-07-22 01:00:00 GMT, Last updated: 2022-05-03 08:34:38 GMT Source: Google Earth | ||
| Nearest Neighbour: Albert William, 465 m, bearing 100°, E | ||
| Williamstown, Port Phillip. Depth: 2 to 5 m. | ||
| See the Point Gellibrand dive site page | ||
Sea Scouts Jetty | Shore Dive | Shore access |
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| Latitude: 37° 59.729′ S (37.995482° S / 37° 59′ 43.74″ S) Longitude: 145° 2.344′ E (145.03907° E / 145° 2′ 20.65″ E) | ||
| Datum: WGS84 | Google Map | Get directions | |
| Added: 2021-03-17 17:39:55 GMT, Last updated: 2022-03-22 05:09:48 GMT Source: Google Earth | ||
| Nearest Neighbour: Table Rock, Ricketts Point, 226 m, bearing 267°, W | ||
| Beaumaris Bay, Bayside, Port Phillip. Depth: 1 to 5 m. | ||
| See the Sea Scouts Jetty dive site page | ||
Williamstown Beach Breakwater | Shore Dive | Shore access |
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| Latitude: 37° 52.097′ S (37.868282° S / 37° 52′ 5.82″ S) Longitude: 144° 53.358′ E (144.889295° E / 144° 53′ 21.46″ E) | ||
| Datum: WGS84 | Google Map | Get directions | |
| Added: 2012-07-22 01:00:00 GMT, Last updated: 2022-04-17 08:36:45 GMT Source: Google Earth | ||
| Nearest Neighbour: Williamstown Beach Rotunda, 428 m, bearing 94°, E | ||
| Williamstown, Port Phillip. Depth: 2 to 5 m. | ||
| See the Williamstown Beach Breakwater dive site page | ||
Williamstown Beach Rotunda | Shore Dive | Shore access |
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| Latitude: 37° 52.116′ S (37.8686° S / 37° 52′ 6.96″ S) Longitude: 144° 53.649′ E (144.89415° E / 144° 53′ 38.94″ E) | ||
| Datum: WGS84 | Google Map | Get directions | |
| Added: 2021-01-29 10:42:15 GMT, Last updated: 2022-04-17 08:33:59 GMT Source: Google Earth | ||
| Nearest Neighbour: Williamstown Beach Breakwater, 428 m, bearing 274°, W | ||
| Williamstown, Port Phillip. Depth: 1 to 6 m. | ||
| See the Williamstown Beach Rotunda dive site page | ||
Total of 8 dive sites.
If you have other Sea Urchin dive and snorkelling sites you could add to the list, please Contact Us with the details. If you have more information, pictures, or videos of the Sea Urchin dive sites already listed here, we'd love to hear from you.
Please read our article on How to Catch Sea Urchin for more information and tips for catching Sea Urchin in Victoria.
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