Ship Wreck Bay
Why dive here
With 113+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, grey reef sharks, humpback whales, sea turtles and tiger sharks - Ship Wreck Bay offers some of Coral Sea's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest January, February, March.
Ship Wreck Bay offers a solid Coral Sea wreck dive. We found the wreck itself is pretty broken up, but that just means there are more nooks and crannies for things to hide in. Expect to navigate through twisted metal and around large sections of hull, which now serve as apartment blocks for various reef fish. Schools of sweetlips hang out in the bigger spaces, and you'll often spot lionfish tucked into crevices. It's a relaxed dive, good for anyone comfortable with wreck penetration, even if it's just peeking inside.
Typical Ship Wreck Bay Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to Ship Wreck Bay
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WHITSUNDAY EXPEDITIONS
Airlie Beach Dive Centre
REEF SAFARI DIVING
Aquadive
OCEANSENSE North QLD
OCEAN VOYAGER PTY LTD
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ship Wreck Bay
Ship Wreck Bay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ship Wreck Bay, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-16.5, 148) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
26°C
79°F · Range: 25.4–29°C
Current Speed
10.3 cm/s
Direction: SE (119.1°)
Salinity
35.38 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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