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.
Live Conditions
Score
Azure™ Visibility
Predicted
Wave Height
Offshore
Wind
Knots
SS Merimbula Wreck Weather Forecast
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7-day weather forecast for Wollongong, NSW sourced from Open-Meteo. Daily high/low temperatures, conditions and rain probability.
SS Merimbula Wreck Swell Forecast
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Site-specific wave heights adjusted for SS Merimbula Wreck's exposure, orientation and depth profile. Colour bands: green = ideal, orange = marginal, red = undiveable.
SS Merimbula Wreck Tide Chart
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Today's tide chart with optimal dive windows highlighted in green. Upgrade to Essential or Pro to unlock the 5-day tide chart.
Experience
Intermediate
Rating
Site Exposure
Full exposure
Partial exposure
Protected
Site Exposure
Open Coast
Full exposure N–E. Partial exposure NNW–N.
Protection Level2/5
Tide SensitivityNot tide dependent
Runoff ImpactOcean beach — clears fast
Site BriefWater Temperature
Summer 20–23 °C | Winter 15–17 °C
Common Questions
Is SS Merimbula Wreck suitable for beginners?
SS Merimbula Wreck is best suited to intermediate divers with at least 20–30 logged dives and comfortable buoyancy control.
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.
What is the water temperature at SS Merimbula Wreck?
Summer 20–23 °C | Winter 15–17 °C — summer to winter range. A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for winter, while a 3mm or shorty is fine in summer.
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