

Best for technical divers, 75-78m, boat entry, mild current.
Koputai is a technical wreck dive located 8000 metres offshore from Bondi. Resting at depths between 75 and 78 metres, the site requires advanced decompression planning and trimix or advanced nitrox. The wreck structure provides a complex environment, though divers must remain vigilant regarding entanglement risks from loose cables and old fishing lines. Visibility is variable, ranging from 5 to 25 metres. Currents are typically mild but can become unpredictable at this depth. Due to the significant depth and technical requirements, this site is strictly for experienced divers. Boat access is required to reach the location.
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May through September offers the most consistent visibility windows at this depth, so plan your bottom time and deco schedule before you splash. Confirm current conditions with local dive operators before committing, as surface reports do not always reflect what you will find at 78 metres.
Access is via boat only, typically with charter operators specializing in technical diving.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
75-78m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Technical
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-20°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
No, this is a technical dive site at 75 to 78 metres depth, requiring advanced decompression procedures and experience.
Access to this site is by boat only, as it is located 8000 metres from the shore.
The best months to dive this site are May, June, July, August, and September, which offer the most consistent visibility.
The main hazards include entanglement from loose cables and fishing lines, as well as the risks associated with deep technical diving and decompression.
Diving at Koputai in Sydney requires the following certifications: Technical, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Koputai in Sydney. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 20°C.
The best months to visit Koputai in Sydney are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Koputai in Sydney has depths ranging from 75 metres to 78 metres.
Koputai in Sydney typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Koputai in Sydney typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.