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Wreck Bay

3.5 — based on 14 community signals
4.2 12 especies 18 colaboradores

Wreck Bay offers year-round diving within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, with healthy coral and diverse marine life.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

🐢 MPA · Great Barrier Reef World Herit… updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
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Actividad
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Dificultad
intermediate

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
21 kn
Olas
2.16 m
Agua
24.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (59%)
Now: ESE (123°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.84m

Hoy: Alta 05:00 (+0.6m), Baja 10:00 (+0.26m)

+1.7 m0 m-0.1 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.6m ▼ 10:00 · +0.26m ▲ 18:00 · +1.37m ▼ 00:00 · +0.29m Ahora +0.4m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.55 · very high Aire PM2.518 · moderate 06:08 18:12
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 26.3 2.26 9 1mm
09-20 21.2 1.86 8 0mm
09-21 17.9 1.34 7 1mm
09-22 18.1 1.24 7 2mm
09-23 17.3 1.32 9 8mm
09-24 21.6 1.64 9 6mm
09-25 21.4 1.66 8 3mm

About this spot

Wreck Bay is a dive destination located within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, one of the world's most protected and studied marine environments. The site sits in a marine protected area, meaning it benefits from strict conservation management that keeps coral stress levels low. The bay's name hints at wreck diving potential, making it interesting for divers seeking both structure exploration and reef ecosystems. The site has documented species observations from 12 recorded sightings, indicating solid marine biodiversity. Community-contributed dive videos (3 available) show what to expect when you plan a visit. Because Wreck Bay is accessible year-round, you're not locked into narrow seasonal windows—flexibility matters for travel planning. Being within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area means the site operates under strict environmental protocols. This protection ensures the reef's long-term health and your experience. The absence of coral bleaching stress readings is a strong indicator the site remains resilient and worth visiting. Before diving, check local operator requirements, permit conditions, and current conditions through official Great Barrier Reef authorities. Water conditions and site-specific details vary, so connecting with local dive operators will give you accurate info on depths, visibility, and marine life you're most likely to encounter.

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Tipos de buceo

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Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type I · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 16003km · ~3681kg · €66

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 53/100
  • Visado: e-Visa · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 16h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 9h este · 6 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Wreck Bay?

Wreck Bay is accessible year-round. There's no specific peak season, so you can plan your trip based on your schedule. Check with local operators for any seasonal variations in visibility or marine life activity.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't documented for Wreck Bay. Contact local dive operators near the Great Barrier Reef for site-specific information on depth ranges and skill requirements before booking.

What marine life will I see?

Wreck Bay has 12 recorded species observations. The site is within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, so you can expect reef fish, corals, and other typical Great Barrier Reef species. Watch community dive videos for a better sense of what's present.

Do I need permits or special access?

Wreck Bay sits within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, a marine protected area. You must follow all local regulations and permits required by Great Barrier Reef authorities. Work with licensed dive operators who manage access and compliance.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

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2.5 km
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5.1 km
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7 km
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Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

19 registros · 18 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Aglantha digitale

Hydrozoa · Rhopalonematidae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 feb 2024
×1registros

Maxillopoda

Maxillopoda
OBIS
Última observación:
21 feb 2024
×1registros

Atrina

Bivalvia · Pinnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
26 oct 2023
×1registros

Maxillopoda

Maxillopoda
OBIS
Última observación:
2 nov 2022
×1registros

Galeocerdo cuvier

Tiger Shark
Elasmobranchii · Galeocerdonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 jun 2021
×1registros
Profundidad:
23 m

Ozius rugulosus

Malacostraca · Oziidae
OBIS
Última observación:
28 feb 2009
×1registros

Amusium pleuronectes

Bivalvia · Pectinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2000
×1registros

Lioconcha fastigiata

Bivalvia · Veneridae
OBIS
Última observación:
26 ago 1992
×1registros

Clypeomorus batillariaeformis

Gastropoda · Cerithiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
28 may 1979
×1registros

Drupella margariticola

oyster drill
Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Última observación:
27 jul 1973
×1registros

Talitridae

Malacostraca · Talitridae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 jun 1971
×1registros

Euprotomus aratrum

Pacific Stromb; Black-mouth Stromb
Gastropoda · Strombidae
OBIS
Última observación:
Invalid Date
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

ROV SuBastian Dive 402 (Pt D) - Wreck Bay Plunge Pool, Australia - FK200930

Schmidt Ocean Institute

Australia Diving the Lena wreck, Bunbury

Scuba Scotland

Diving Wreck Bay NSW/Jervis Bay Territory 1970's

James Burr
💬 2 top comments
  • 🤿🤿👍👍👍 Great div

    @ConCritharisFilmArchive · 👍 2
  • love all the underwater footage ..great work Jim

    @josephbonello163 · 👍 3
wind peaks May-Apr-Aug, calmest Dec-Jan-Nov, dry May-Nov.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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