Echuca Patch
Why dive here
With 203+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, giant moray eels, lionfish, nautiluses and pufferfish - Echuca Patch offers some of Rabaul & New Britain's richest reef diving. Water ranges 30-31°C, warmest January, February, May.
Echuca Patch sits in the open ocean near Kavieng, a substantial ridge that rises from 45m to a comfortable 12m below the surface. We've often found this to be a real magnet for schooling barracuda and jacks, circling in the current. Close by, around 31 metres, the Korean fishing boat ‘Der Yang’ lies on its side, making for a fascinating wreck dive in conjunction with the lively reef. It's a solid dive for those who enjoy pelagic action and a bit of history.
Typical Echuca Patch Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Echuca Patch
Echuca Patch Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Echuca Patch, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-2.57, 150.85) (63km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
87°F · Range: 29–31.5°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
4.08 m/s
7.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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