

Best for advanced divers, 40-42m, boat entry, strong current.
The SS Courier is an advanced wreck dive located off Portsea, resting upright on a sandy bottom at depths between 40 and 42 metres. Situated near the entrance to Port Phillip Bay, the site is subject to strong tidal currents and requires careful planning around slack water. Visibility is highly variable, ranging from 5 to 35 metres. The wreck features an overhead environment with potential for penetration and entanglement. Due to the depth and current, this site is strictly for experienced divers who are well-equipped for decompression diving. Boat access is required to reach the site, and divers must remain vigilant regarding boat traffic and nitrogen narcosis.
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Plan your dive around slack water and confirm current conditions with your charter operator on the day, as timing your bottom time correctly at this depth is critical for managing decompression obligations.
The site is located off the coast of Melbourne, Victoria, directly off Port Phillip Heads.
Recorded at this site
Depth
40-42m
Visibility
5-35m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-18°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the depth of 40 to 42 metres, strong currents, and potential overhead environments within the wreck.
The wreck sits on a sandy bottom at an average depth of 41 metres, with the structure spanning 40 to 42 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site due to its location near the entrance to Port Phillip Bay.
The site can be dived year-round from January through December, provided conditions are suitable and the dive is planned around slack water.
The main hazards include strong tidal currents, deep diving risks such as nitrogen narcosis, potential entanglement, overhead environments, and boat traffic.
Diving at SS Courier in Ocean Grove requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at SS Courier in Ocean Grove. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 18°C.
The best months to visit SS Courier in Ocean Grove are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
SS Courier in Ocean Grove can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at SS Courier in Ocean Grove typically ranges from 5 metres to 35 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.