SS Tuggerah Suggest edit

Australia Suggest · New South Wales Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

AdvancedRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

October to AprilBest months

20.0–25.0 °CWater (summer)

14.0–18.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The SS Tuggerah is a historic shipwreck located off the coast of Sydney, New South Wales. This vessel sank in 1943 and has since become a popular dive site, attracting divers interested in marine history and underwater exploration.

Diving at the SS Tuggerah offers a unique opportunity to explore the wreck and its surrounding marine life. The site features various artifacts and structures from the ship, along with an array of fish species that inhabit the area. Divers can navigate through the wreckage and observe the marine ecosystem that has developed around it.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 20.0–25.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 14.0–18.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rubble wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Use a wide-angle lens for the wreck, and consider lighting for deeper shots.

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