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Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III
Shallow Byron Bay wreck with jetty remains and seaweed garden.
ScubaShore EntryBeginner
Wreck
Usually treated as an easy shallow wreck dive, with simple orientation and a strong mix of wreck, weed, and marine-life habitat close to Byron's main beach.
About Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III
Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III is a shallow Byron Bay wreck and jetty-remains dive where the wartime Tassie III lies among old pylons and a broad seaweed garden close to shore. It is one of the easiest local dives to understand and enjoy, combining simple navigation with a steady stream of turtles, rays, octopus, and macro life around the structure.
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Research Estimate At Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 8m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdedModerate
Current StrengthNo current
Surge StrengthLight surge
Where Is Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III?
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Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 9m
Depth Note
Described as a shallow dive.
Best Season
Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III is best in calm clear weather when surf and suspended sand stay low.
Typical Conditions
Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III is a shallow nearshore dive where visibility can swing quickly with weather and surf.
Safety & Access At Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficSurge
Safety Notes
Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III is shallow and easy to navigate, but surf, stirred sand, and nearby surface users can make entries and exits less forgiving on rough days.
Access Restrictions
Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III is usually dived from shore in calm weather, with entry comfort depending on surf and beach conditions.
Legal Notes
Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III includes a historic wreck close to Byron Bay, so divers should avoid removing artefacts or disturbing the remaining structure.
Local Intel For Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
A shallow, easy wreck dive that suits beginners while still being engaging for experienced divers.
Freedive
Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III can suit relaxed shallow breath-hold exploration in calm weather, though it is mainly used for scuba and snorkel sessions.
Snorkel
Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III can work for snorkeling in very calm clear conditions because the site is shallow and close to shore.
Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III Dive Conditions Planner
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility8m
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Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
byronbayhistoricalsociety.org.au · Official
Byron Bay Historical Society page on the sinking of Tassie III.
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