

Best for advanced divers, 29-35m, boat entry, extreme current.
The SS Coogee is a wreck dive situated in the treacherous entrance to Port Phillip Bay known as The Rip. Resting at depths between 29 and 35 metres, this site is strictly for advanced divers due to extreme tidal currents that can exceed 6 knots. Diving must be conducted exclusively during slack water to ensure safety. Visibility ranges from 4 to 25 metres, with the best conditions typically occurring during the winter months. Access is by boat only, located 4 kilometres from shore. Given the depth and the potential for strong currents, divers should plan for decompression and use a local charter operator familiar with the specific tidal windows.
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Winter months from June to August bring the best visibility to this site, so that is the time to go if conditions are your priority. Given the extreme currents and depth, always dive this one with a charter operator who knows the tidal windows.
The site is only accessible via boat, typically with a licensed dive charter operator departing from Queenscliff or Portsea.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
29-35m
Visibility
4-25m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-18°C
Current
Extreme
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Year-round
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the extreme currents, significant depth, and the requirement to dive during specific slack water windows.
The wreck lies at a depth of 29 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 33 metres.
This is a boat dive located 4000 metres from shore, and a boat charter is required to reach the site.
While the site can be dived year-round, the winter months from June to August generally offer the best visibility.
The primary hazards are the extremely strong currents, the depth, and the risk of decompression. Divers must monitor their no-decompression limits carefully.
Diving at SS Coogee, Wreck in Point Lonsdale requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near SS Coogee, Wreck in Point Lonsdale. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at SS Coogee, Wreck in Point Lonsdale. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 18°C.
SS Coogee, Wreck in Point Lonsdale is known for extreme currents. Only very experienced divers should attempt this dive, and only under favourable conditions.
Visibility at SS Coogee, Wreck in Point Lonsdale typically ranges from 4 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.