SS Duckenfield
Protected Area
Narrabeen
Why dive here
With 199+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins, dugongs and great white sharks - SS Duckenfield offers some of Sydney & New South Wales's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 18-23°C, warmest January, February, March.
The SS Duckenfield, just off the coast, is a proper Sydney wreck dive. We love this site for its character – the ship sits upright, and you can still make out the bow, stern, and the general outline of its cargo holds. There’s a wonderful sense of history as you descend, seeing the steel skeleton emerge from the blue. It’s an excellent spot for photographers, especially with the way the light filters through the structure. Keep an eye out for the resident schooling fish, sometimes so thick they obscure parts of the wreck. We’ve often seen various leatherjackets poking around the superstructure, and the occasional Bluespotted Flathead camouflaged against the sand nearby. The current can pick up here, so we’d suggest timing your dive for slack tide to properly explore the length of the vessel and peer into the darker corners. If you’re comfortable with deeper wreck dives and enjoy exploring historical sites, the Duckenfield is a rewarding one.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Dive Centre Manly
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SS Duckenfield
SS Duckenfield Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SS Duckenfield, 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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