

Best for beginner divers, 6m, boat entry, moderate current.
Horse Shoe Reef is a marine reef site located off Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. This site is suitable for beginners and is accessed exclusively by boat. The reef maintains a consistent depth of approximately 6 metres. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of moderate currents and the presence of sharp coral. The habitat supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region. Water temperatures range from 26C to 30C throughout the year, with the warmest conditions occurring between November and March.
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The best way to dive the wreck is to descend to the bow, then move deeper to the bridge and stern, before returning to the bow to finish the dive.
The site is located on Horseshoe Reef, which is part of the offshore reef systems that shelter Port Moresby and Bootless Bay.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Nov, Dec
The site supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region's habitat.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers and snorkellers.
The depth at Horse Shoe Reef is approximately 6 metres.
Access to Horse Shoe Reef is by boat only.
Yes, Horse Shoe Reef is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Horse Shoe Reef in Port Moresby. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Horse Shoe Reef in Port Moresby are November and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Horse Shoe Reef in Port Moresby. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.