TAIHO MARU
Why dive here
With 195+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, eagle rays, grey reef sharks and whitetip reef sharks - TAIHO MARU offers some of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest August, October, November.
The Taiho Maru sits upright at 42 metres, a deep but rewarding dive for those comfortable with their buoyancy. It’s a steamship, sunk during Operation Hailstone in 1944, and while some parts show battle damage, much of its structure remains intact. We usually find the bow area particularly interesting, with a large anchor chain draped over the side and plenty of penetration points into the holds. Inside, a scattering of sake bottles and other personal effects hint at the lives of the crew, while outside, big schools of fusiliers often swirl around the mast, which reaches up into shallower water. A solid dive for wreck enthusiasts who enjoy a bit of history with their marine life.
Typical TAIHO MARU Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 42m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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 TAIHO MARU
TAIHO MARU Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TAIHO MARU, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (7.41, 151.84) (2km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.3–31.4°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
6.4 m/s
12.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.4 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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