SS Oakland Wreck
Protected Area
John Gould
Why dive here
With 199+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins, dugongs and great white sharks - SS Oakland Wreck offers some of Sydney & New South Wales's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 18-23°C, warmest January, February, March.
The SS Oakland, an old steam collier, settled on the seabed near Sydney Heads back in 1903 after a collision. Now, she’s a solid wreck dive for those who don’t mind a bit of a current. We found her broken into several pieces, spread out, which means plenty of nooks for moray eels and wobbegongs to hide. You’ll weave through the scattered sections of hull and machinery, observing schools of yellowtail scad darting in and out. It’s a rewarding dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts, offering a glimpse into Sydney’s maritime past and the sea’s reclamation of it.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SS Oakland Wreck
SS Oakland Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SS Oakland Wreck, 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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