Shore-access and visibility context for the Tassie wreck.
Shallow Byron Bay wreck with jetty remains and seaweed garden.
Shallow Byron Bay wreck with jetty remains and seaweed garden.
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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.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
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.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow, easy wreck dive that suits beginners while still being engaging for experienced divers.
Freediving
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.
Snorkeling
Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III can work for snorkeling in very calm clear conditions because the site is shallow and close to shore.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Shore-access and visibility context for the Tassie wreck.
Byron Bay Historical Society page on the sinking of Tassie III.
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