Itata
Protected Area
North Sydney Harbour
Why dive here
With 199+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins, dugongs and great white sharks - Itata offers some of Sydney & New South Wales's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 18-23°C, warmest January, February, March.
The Itata, a former Chilean cargo ship, offers a truly engaging wreck dive for those exploring Sydney's coastline. We often find the wreck sitting upright, mostly intact, which makes for some great swim-throughs – just be sure to watch your buoyancy in the tighter sections. Schools of yellowtail scad flit in and out of the cargo holds, and we’ve spotted wobbegong sharks tucked under the collapsed superstructure more than once. It’s a rewarding dive, especially if you appreciate the history and marine life that takes over these old ships.
Typical Itata 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Itata
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Pro Dive
Dive Centre Manly
SEA LIFE - SYDNEY AQUARIUM
GIBBERAGONG ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTRE
Frog Dive Sydney
Eunoia Freediving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Itata
Itata Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Itata, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-33.18, 151.63) (7km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
20°C
67°F · Range: 18.5–20.7°C
Air Temperature
17°C
63°F
Wind Speed
5.95 m/s
11.6 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1016.2 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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