

Best for advanced divers, 38-44m, boat entry, strong current.
The SS Satara is a deep wreck dive located 40 kilometres off the coast of Forster, New South Wales. Resting upright on the seafloor at depths between 38 and 44 metres, the site is suitable only for advanced divers. The wreck structure is substantial, with visibility ranging from 12 to 30 metres. Divers must manage decompression obligations and nitrogen narcosis due to the depth. While currents are typically light near the bottom, they can become moderate to strong in the water column. Access is strictly by boat, and planning dives around a rising tide is recommended to improve visibility and ease current strength.
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Open circuit technical divers should aim to do the wreck over two dives, while rebreather divers can plan for a long dive.
The site is accessible only by boat, typically via dive charter operators departing from Forster or Seal Rocks.
Recorded at this site
Depth
38-44m
Visibility
12-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-22°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
The wreck sits at a depth of 38 to 44 metres, with an average depth of 42 metres.
No, this is a deep dive beyond recreational limits that requires advanced certification and decompression planning.
The site is located 40 kilometres offshore and requires a boat charter to reach.
The most reliable conditions occur from November through May.
Hazards include deep water, decompression requirements, nitrogen narcosis, strong currents, cold water, and low visibility.
Diving at SS Satara in Forster requires the following certifications: Advanced, Wreck, Deep, Technical. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at SS Satara in Forster. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 22°C.
The best months to visit SS Satara in Forster are November, December, January, February, March, April, and May. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
SS Satara in Forster can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at SS Satara in Forster typically ranges from 12 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.