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Australasia Shipwreck

Wisconsin, United StatesDirections
Open Water suggestedCold fresh water3–6 m (10–20 ft) depthBoth entry

Australasia Shipwreck at a glance

Australasia Shipwreck is a both dive site in Wisconsin, United States with depths of 3–6.1 m (10–20 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Smallmouth bass and Round goby. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 18:00 · sunset 17:47

Wind forecast for this hour · 13:00 · run 13 h ago
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Tap a factor for its source and model point

Site hazards: Cold fresh water · 350-yard surface swim if entering from the beach · Wave action on this exposed Lake Michigan shore

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Thu
Sun8:00–18:00 favorable

7 kn wind (7 kn wind)

Mon8:00–18:00 favorable

9 kn wind (9 kn wind)

Tue8:00–18:00 favorable

9 kn wind (9 kn wind)

Wed11:00–17:00 moderate

13 kn wind (13 kn wind)

Thu8:00–18:00 favorable

6 kn wind (6 kn wind)

Fri8:00–18:00 favorable

10 kn wind (10 kn wind)

Sat8:00–17:00 moderate

11 kn wind (11 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:47 · Sunrise 7:17 · Sunset 17:47 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo wind · updated 25 Oct, 00:19 GMT-5

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Forecast · NOAA tide model

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Best time: May-October on calm days

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 57% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 13 knots
  2. February, 52% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 14 knots
  3. March, 43% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 14 knots
  4. April, 44% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 14 knots
  5. May, 74% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 12 knots
  6. June, 71% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 12 knots
  7. July, 86% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 85% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
  9. September, 83% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
  10. October, 59% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 14 knots
  11. November, 50% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 14 knots
  12. December, 56% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 14 knots

July has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

The Australasia, a 285-ft wooden bulk steamer, burned and was lost in October 1896 while carrying 2,200 tons of coal, grounding south of Jacksonport near Cave Point. The remaining wreckage lies in about 20 ft of water 350 yards off the Whitefish Dunes State Park beach, with bow and stern sections partially intact. A seasonal WHS mooring buoy marks the site, which is popular with beginner divers, snorkelers and kayakers.

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Cold fresh water

350-yard surface swim if entering from the beach

Wave action on this exposed Lake Michigan shore

Boat and kayak traffic

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