📍 Illawarra, NSW

SS Merimbula Wreck

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About SS Merimbula Wreck

Historic wreck resting in 4–13 m along the north edge of Whale Point reef, with submerged remains scattered across the reef and some sections visible above the rocks.

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13m
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Beginner
Best Vis
12m
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SS Merimbula Wreck 7-Day Weather Forecast

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7-day weather forecast for Wollongong, NSW sourced from Open-Meteo. Shows daily high/low temperatures, weather conditions and rain probability — useful for planning your drive to SS Merimbula Wreck.

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SS Merimbula Wreck 7-Day Swell & Wave Height Forecast

SS Merimbula Wreck site-specific wave heights calculated by Pelagic Hadal Conditions Intelligence™
About this forecast

7-day swell forecast for SS Merimbula Wreck, calculated using Pelagic's Hadal Conditions Intelligence™. Wave heights are site-specific — adjusted for SS Merimbula Wreck's exposure, orientation and depth profile. Colour bands show diveable conditions at this site: green is ideal, orange is marginal, red is undiveable.

Optimal Dive Times & Tide Chart — SS Merimbula Wreck

Tide times and optimal dive windows for SS Merimbula Wreck, Illawarra, NSW
About this chart

5-day tide chart for SS Merimbula Wreck showing high and low tides with ideal dive windows highlighted in green. Tidal movement directly affects visibility and current strength at SS Merimbula Wreck — plan your entry to coincide with the green windows for the best conditions.

Tide data is site-specific and accounts for SS Merimbula Wreck's tidal sensitivity. Check the green windows above for the optimal entry time.

SS Merimbula Wreck Location

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Common Questions
How deep is SS Merimbula Wreck?
SS Merimbula Wreck reaches a maximum depth of 13m. This makes it suitable for newly certified divers.
Is SS Merimbula Wreck suitable for beginners?
Yes — SS Merimbula Wreck is rated beginner-friendly. Newly certified divers and snorkelers will feel comfortable here.
What is the visibility like at SS Merimbula Wreck?
Pelagic's Azure™ model predicts an expected visibility of around 12m at SS Merimbula Wreck. Visibility varies with swell, rainfall and tidal conditions — check the live prediction above before heading out.
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