

Best for advanced divers, Up to 47m, shore entry, mild current.
PT Boats in Tufi, Papua New Guinea, is a shore-accessible wreck site featuring patrol torpedo boats resting on the seabed. The site extends from the shallows to a maximum depth of 47 metres, with an average depth of 35 metres. This overhead environment requires advanced certification and careful monitoring of decompression limits. Divers encounter marine life including wrasses, ocellaris anemonefish, pufferfish, and various nudibranchs such as the varicose wart slug and banana nudibranch. Banded pipefish and banded coral shrimp are also recorded here. Due to variable visibility, a torch is recommended for wreck penetration. The water temperature remains between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
-9.08200, 149.31450
The wrecks are located 50m deep and require a five-minute surface swim from the dive wharf to reach the anchored fishing boat above the site.
Entry is from the dive wharf followed by a five-minute surface swim to a fishing boat anchored directly above the wrecks.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 47m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Divers regularly record wrasses, ocellaris anemonefish, pufferfish, and various nudibranchs including the varicose wart slug and banana nudibranch. Other species include banded pipefish, maroon clownfish, pink skunk anemonefish, groupers, banded coral shrimp, and elongate clams.
No, this site is for advanced divers only. It involves deep diving and overhead environments, requiring appropriate certifications and experience with decompression procedures.
The wreck sits from the shallows down to a maximum depth of 47 metres, with an average depth of 35 metres.
PT Boats is a shore-accessible dive site.
While the site is shore-accessible, the wreck lies at depths reaching 47 metres, making it primarily a destination for scuba divers.
Diving at PT Boats in Tufi requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near PT Boats in Tufi. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at PT Boats in Tufi. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit PT Boats in Tufi are March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
PT Boats in Tufi typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.