

Best for advanced divers, 0-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Lively Shipwreck is a remote site located at Mermaid Reef, Western Australia, featuring a wreck structure integrated into the surrounding reef. The site spans depths from 0 to 40 metres and is known for extreme tidal currents that flow through the area, necessitating advanced diving skills and careful planning. Visibility is high, often reaching 50 to 60 metres. Due to the strong currents and remote location, boat access is required, and divers should time entries for slack water. The site is suitable for advanced divers capable of managing drift conditions and potential decompression requirements.
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Time your entry to dive on the slack before the current builds, as the strong flow here can make wreck penetration and ascents genuinely demanding. Confirm live-aboard or charter conditions locally, as facilities at this site are not fixed.
Access to the Rowley Shoals is by liveaboard boat only, typically departing from Broome. The journey takes approximately 12-24 hours.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
Up to 40m
Visibility
50-60m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Oct, Nov, Dec
The site supports a variety of marine life including hammerhead sharks, grey reef sharks, manta rays, potato cod, moray eels, giant clams, and sea turtles. Humpback whales and sailfish may also be encountered in the open water.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the strong tidal currents, potential for deep diving, and the requirement for precise buoyancy control.
The site features a depth range of 0 to 40 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 260 kilometres from the shore.
The most reliable conditions occur from October through December.
Diving at Lively Shipwreck in Rowley Shoals requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Lively Shipwreck in Rowley Shoals. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Lively Shipwreck in Rowley Shoals can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Lively Shipwreck in Rowley Shoals typically ranges from 50 metres to 60 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.