Lucy's Barge (Wreck)
Protected Area
Sandy Island
Why dive here
With 288+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Lucy's Barge (Wreck) offers some of Sandy Island's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Lucy's Barge is one of those easy-going wreck dives that just puts a smile on your face. It's only 18 metres deep, a perfect depth for an extended bottom time, making it our pick for a relaxing afternoon dive. This isn't some grand ocean liner, but a modest, flat-bottomed barge, resting intact on a sandy seabed. We love drifting along the length of it, poking around the open holds where schooling grunt and snapper congregate. Look closely at the deck for the resident scorpionfish, masters of camouflage, and don't miss the small morays peeking from every crevice. We’ve even spotted a curious turtle munching on algae growing on the hull more than once. The ambient light at this depth means you get good colours without much effort, even on a slightly overcast day. It’s an ideal spot for newer wreck divers, or anyone who just wants a chilled-out dive with plenty of photographic opportunities.
Typical Lucy's Barge (Wreck) 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lucy's Barge (Wreck)
Lucy's Barge (Wreck) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lucy's Barge (Wreck), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.09, -63.01) (5km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.7–31.1°C
Air Temperature
28°C
83°F
Wind Speed
7.81 m/s
15.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.2 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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