

The San Francisco Maru is a technical wreck dive located in Chuuk Lagoon, resting at depths between 46 and 63 metres with an average depth of 56 metres. This site requires boat access and offers consistent visibility of 30 metres. The wreck presents a full overhead environment with significant entanglement risks and sharp edges. Due to the depth, this site is suitable only for experienced technical divers holding deep and wreck specialities, with trimix training strongly advised for sections below 50 metres. Water temperatures remain stable between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should monitor depth carefully and remain vigilant for boat traffic during surfacing.
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Check your certification requirements carefully before booking: the depth range here demands at minimum a deep and wreck speciality, and trimix training is strongly advisable for exploring below 50 metres. Boat access is the only entry option, so confirm your operator carries appropriate gas mixes for the depth.
Best accessed by scuba diving liveaboard.
Recorded at this site
Depth
46-63m
Visibility
30m
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
No, this is a technical dive site. It requires advanced, wreck, deep, and technical qualifications, with trimix training strongly advised for exploring deeper sections.
The wreck lies at depths between 46 and 63 metres, with an average depth of 56 metres.
Boat access is the only entry option for this site, which is located 1000 metres from shore.
No, the depth of the wreck makes this site unsuitable for snorkelling.
Water temperatures are consistent, ranging from 28 to 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Diving at San Francisco Maru in Weno requires the following certifications: Advanced, Wreck, Deep, Technical, Trimix. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near San Francisco Maru in Weno. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at San Francisco Maru in Weno. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit San Francisco Maru in Weno are January, February, March, April, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.