Kulau Wrecks
Why dive here
With 203+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, giant moray eels, lionfish, nautiluses and pufferfish - Kulau Wrecks offers some of Rabaul & New Britain's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 31°C.
The Kulau Wrecks offer a compelling look at maritime history, resting close together on the north coast. We’ve got a trawler, a barge, and a small coastal freighter all within easy reach, making for a fascinating triple dive. You can poke around the freighter’s bridge, often finding batfish schooling nearby, while the barge provides plenty of nooks for small reef fish to hide. It's an intriguing spot, particularly because so little is known about their origins; it adds a layer of mystery to the whole experience. We think it’s a good pick for divers who enjoy exploring industrial relics and don't need huge pelagics to have a good time.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to Kulau Wrecks
Dive shops near Kulau Wrecks
Rabaul Dive Centre
Kulau Lodge Beach Resort
Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort
Rapopo Plantation Resort
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kulau Wrecks
Kulau Wrecks Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kulau Wrecks, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (-4.17, 152.14) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
30.57°C
87°F
Air Temperature
26.8°C
80°F
Wind Speed
5.68 m/s
11.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.1 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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