SS Kelloe
Protected Area
Cape Banks
Why dive here
With 199+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins, dugongs and great white sharks - SS Kelloe offers some of Sydney & New South Wales's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 18-23°C, warmest January, February, March.
The SS Kelloe, resting just off the coast in New South Wales, offers a solid wreck dive for those exploring Sydney’s cooler waters. We’ve always found this site reliably interesting, especially on days with good visibility. The wreck itself, while broken, provides plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. Keep an eye out for schooling yellowtail and tailor darting through the superstructure. It's a dive that rewards slow exploration, letting you appreciate how the sea has reclaimed this old steamer. We'd suggest it for divers comfortable with colder water and perhaps a touch of current, looking for a bit of history beneath the waves.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Dive Centre Bondi
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SS Kelloe
SS Kelloe Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SS Kelloe, 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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