

Best for advanced divers, 40-43m, boat entry, moderate current.
The SS Saint Paul is a deep wreck and wall site located 1000 metres off Flinders Reef. Resting at depths between 40 and 43 metres, the site features an overhead environment within the wreck structure. Divers should expect moderate currents and visibility ranging from 7 to 30 metres. Due to the significant depth and potential for nitrogen narcosis, this site is strictly for advanced divers. Boat access is required to reach the location. Divers must maintain precise buoyancy control and monitor air consumption closely throughout the dive. Conditions are most favourable between November and May.
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Plan your dive for the calmer months between November and May when conditions are most favourable, and always confirm current strength with your operator on the day before committing to a descent. Given the depth and narcosis risk, a dive computer with clear readouts and a conservative bottom-time plan are non-negotiable here.
The site is located near Moreton Island, 1km from Smiths Rock.
Recorded at this site
Depth
40-43m
Visibility
7-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-27°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the significant depth of 40 to 43 metres, the presence of an overhead environment, and moderate currents.
The wreck sits at a depth of 40 to 43 metres, with an average depth of 40 metres.
This is a boat dive located 1000 metres from the shore.
The best months to dive are January, February, March, April, May, November, and December when conditions are most favourable.
Hazards include the significant depth, the overhead environment of the wreck, and moderate currents that can strengthen without warning.
Diving at SS Saint Paul in Moreton Island requires the following certifications: Advanced, Wreck. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at SS Saint Paul in Moreton Island. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit SS Saint Paul in Moreton Island are January, February, March, April, May, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at SS Saint Paul in Moreton Island. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at SS Saint Paul in Moreton Island typically ranges from 7 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.