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    Sanko Maru dive site
    Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

    Sanko Maru

    Best months: Jun–Sep

    Why dive here

    With 375+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue-spotted stingrays, eagle rays, giant moray eels and grey reef sharks - Sanko Maru offers some of Kimbe Bay's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest January, November, December.

    Best timeJun–Sep
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Eagle Rays, Giant Moray Eels and Grey Reef Sharks · 375+ species recorded
    Water29-31°C · warmest January, November, December
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    We’ve always had a soft spot for the Sanko Maru. This Japanese freighter, sunk during WWII, now sits upright in New Hanover. Drop down and you’re immediately enveloped by schools of barracuda and trevally circling the mast, often so thick you have to fin through them. The holds are open, allowing easy penetration for those with the right training, revealing old sake bottles and machinery overgrown with sponges. It’s a comfortable wreck dive, making it a great option for divers looking to explore history without excessive challenge, and a fantastic macro hunt if you take your time.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sanko Maru

    Sanko Maru Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Sanko Maru, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-5.45, 150.12) (11km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    31°C

    87°F · Range: 29.2–31.4°C

    Air Temperature

    26°C

    79°F

    Wind Speed

    2.73 m/s

    5.3 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1009.7 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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