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Wairterang Wreck
A Maumere wreck dive with coral growth, sandy access, and rich macro life.
Wairterang Wreck is a Maumere shore dive with a short sandy approach to a coral-covered WWII shipwreck and a seagrass finish that rewards macro hunting.
About Wairterang Wreck
This site features a Japanese WWII shipwreck reached after a short swim across sand. The wreck is long, coral-covered, and easy to orient around once you are on the site, with the main structure drawing you from the shallows into the deeper end of the bay. Marine life is varied. Divers can work the wreck for reef life, then finish the dive in the nearby seagrass looking for seahorses, frogfish, nudibranchs, shrimps, crabs, and other small critters.
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Research Estimate At Wairterang Wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Wairterang Wreck?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Wairterang Wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 33m
Depth Note
Wreck lies between about 12 and 33 m; total length around 50 m.
Best Season
April to December, with the dry season generally the most practical window.
Typical Conditions
Shore access with a short sandy swim, moderate depth, and some current or choppy surface conditions.
Safety & Access At Wairterang Wreck
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Depth reaches 33 m and the wreck structure creates an overhead environment; appropriate training and dive planning are recommended.
Access Restrictions
The short shore swim and changing surface conditions make local guidance helpful, especially on less calm days.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine protection guidance and avoid touching the wreck or reef growth.
Local Intel For Wairterang Wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving on a WWII wreck from 12–33 m, with time often spent exploring the structure and then the adjacent seagrass for macro life.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive site; the wreck sits too deep for casual breath-hold use.
Snorkeling
Only the shallow approach makes sense for surface viewing; the wreck itself is a scuba target.
Wildlife at Wairterang Wreck
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Wairterang Wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Wairterang Wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
