HMAS Adelaide
Raja Ampat · Indonesia
The HMAS Adelaide is a scuttled guided missile frigate creating an artificial reef off the coast of New South Wales, Australia. This impressive wreck offers multiple penetration points and a diverse array of marine life for advanced divers.
Conditions
Depth
18 to 35 m
Advanced depths
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
10 to 15 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
16 to 24°C
7mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Australian Water Dragon
Last confirmed May 28, 2026 · 212 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Rainbow Lorikeet
Last confirmed Jun 29, 2026 · 139 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Laughing Kookaburra
Last confirmed Jul 5, 2026 · 198 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Australian Magpie
Last confirmed Jun 29, 2026 · 144 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Australian Brushturkey
Last confirmed Jul 5, 2026 · 201 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Grey Nurse Shark
Last confirmed Apr 15, 2026 · 45 records
Very likely
Most dives
Giant Cuttlefish
Last confirmed May 15, 2026 · 5 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Yellowtail Kingfish
Last confirmed May 16, 2026 · 2 records
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Gear