

Best for advanced divers, 27-33m, boat entry, mild current.
The Australia is a wreck site located 4828m off the coast of Cape Hatteras, United States. This advanced dive site sits at depths ranging from 27 to 33 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres. Divers access the wreck by boat, with guided tours and air fills available through local charters. Conditions are variable, with visibility between 10 and 30 metres and water temperatures fluctuating from 17C to 24C. Divers should be prepared for potential thermoclines, cold water, and strong currents. Due to the depth and environmental factors, this site requires advanced certification and careful monitoring of dive profiles.
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An advanced certification is the minimum requirement here, and given the depth, thermocline, and variable visibility, diving with a guided charter rather than independently will give you the best read on current conditions before you descend.
Access is via boat from the Crystal Coast off the Outer Banks.
Recorded at this site
Depth
27-33m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the depth, potential for thermoclines, and variable visibility.
The wreck lies at depths between 27 and 33 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 4828m from shore.
Hazards include cold water, thermoclines, deep water, low visibility, strong currents, surf, and the presence of sharks.
Diving at Australia in Cape Hatteras requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Australia in Cape Hatteras. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 24°C.
Australia in Cape Hatteras typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Australia in Cape Hatteras typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.