The Herschel Wreck (Edith Byrne)
The Herschel, formerly known as the Edith Byrne, is a historic shipwreck located at coordinates -35.0035, 118.1636 in the waters off City Of Albany, Western Australia, Australia. This steel hull vessel, constructed in 1857, was intentionally abandoned in 1908. Although much of the wreck has deteriorated, the bow and stern sections remain visible at approximately 20 meters deep. Access to the site is limited to boat entry, with a small swim access available at the stern area.
Measuring 49.99 meters in length, with a beam of 9.21 meters and a draft of 6.49 meters, the Herschel offers an intriguing underwater exploration opportunity. This dive site is particularly popular among beginner divers, as it boasts a maximum depth of 24 meters and a visibility of 15 meters.
When exploring the Herschel wreck, divers can anticipate encountering a thriving marine ecosystem, with large grouper often being spotted in the vicinity. The mapped point, serving as the southern tip of the ship's bow section, marks the starting point for a captivating dive. From here, divers can swim northward to further explore the site.
For an enriching diving experience in Australia, make sure to include the Herschel shipwreck in your itinerary.
Measuring 49.99 meters in length, with a beam of 9.21 meters and a draft of 6.49 meters, the Herschel offers an intriguing underwater exploration opportunity. This dive site is particularly popular among beginner divers, as it boasts a maximum depth of 24 meters and a visibility of 15 meters.
When exploring the Herschel wreck, divers can anticipate encountering a thriving marine ecosystem, with large grouper often being spotted in the vicinity. The mapped point, serving as the southern tip of the ship's bow section, marks the starting point for a captivating dive. From here, divers can swim northward to further explore the site.
For an enriching diving experience in Australia, make sure to include the Herschel shipwreck in your itinerary.
Diving Conditions Score for The Herschel Wreck (Edith Byrne)
5
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The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for The Herschel Wreck (Edith Byrne)
Depth
24m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for The Herschel Wreck (Edith Byrne)
Wave Height
1.2m
Wind Speed
14 m/s
Water Temp
18.5°C
Visibility
43.12km
Cloud Cover
16%
Wave Period
10.55s
Air Temperature
11.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for The Herschel Wreck (Edith Byrne)
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Dive Score Chart for The Herschel Wreck (Edith Byrne)
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 6.4937257861635205/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.24m, Wind 8.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.090987654320987/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at The Herschel Wreck (Edith Byrne): 06:00
Sunset at The Herschel Wreck (Edith Byrne): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at The Herschel Wreck (Edith Byrne) are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
9:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.24m (10.6s), Wind: 8.6 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.1m, Wind: 17.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for The Herschel Wreck (Edith Byrne)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Herschel Wreck (Edith Byrne)
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for The Herschel Wreck (Edith Byrne)
Summer
Avg. Score: 7.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for The Herschel Wreck (Edith Byrne)
July
Score: 8.1
June
Score: 7.8
August
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for The Herschel Wreck (Edith Byrne)
Water Temp
17.3°C / 63.1°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.0m / 6.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for The Herschel Wreck (Edith Byrne)
The Herschel Wreck (Edith Byrne) follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (17.3°C) and October the coldest (10.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.0m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). May is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026
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