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HMAS Brisbane

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Boat
Avg 18 m
Max 28 m

Current Conditions

Live: Good now

Swell

1.4 m
Height (m)
6.4
Period (s)
E
Direction

Wind

9.3 kn
Speed
22 °C
Air °C
SE
Direction
Water Temp 26.4 °C
Last Updated 14 minutes ago

3-Day Dive Forecast

Avg swell, direction & wind for each daypart.

Monday
Morning
Swell direction 97.333346496435° 1.4 m E
Period: 6s
Wind direction 133.74082512129° 15 kn SE
Midday
Swell direction 94.799992688842° 1.4 m E
Period: 7s
Wind direction 108.99945147425° 15.2 kn E
Evening
Swell direction 94.199995126053° 1.4 m E
Period: 7s
Wind direction 122.00677429225° 13.2 kn SE
Tuesday
Morning
Swell direction 91° 1.2 m E
Period: 7s
Wind direction 133.29960621324° 13.4 kn SE
Midday
Swell direction 89° 1.1 m E
Period: 7s
Wind direction 104° 12.8 kn E
Evening
Swell direction 88.199995126053° 1.1 m E
Period: 7s
Wind direction 140.79856977882° 11.3 kn SE
Wednesday
Morning
Swell direction 85° 1.3 m E
Period: 7s
Wind direction 135.51855063617° 11.9 kn SE
Midday
Swell direction 83° 1.3 m E
Period: 7s
Wind direction 103.20109310837° 14.6 kn E
Evening
Swell direction 82.199995126053° 1.3 m E
Period: 7s
Wind direction 133.38563923597° 12.6 kn SE

How to Dive HMAS Brisbane

Overview

Decommissioned RAN destroyer off the Sunshine Coast; large, intact wreck with abundant life. Sand ~27–28 m; superstructure and decks shallower.

Hazards

  • Occasional current; overhead environments if penetrating (training required).

Marine Life

Batfish trevally barracuda lionfish nudibranchs rays turtles.

Pro Tip

Bring a torch; guided dives recommended; nitrox extends bottom time.