RIKANAU & ESSO 606
Why dive here
With 343+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, sea turtles and frogfish - RIKANAU & ESSO 606 offers some of Tobago's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
The Rikanau and Esso 606 are a paired wreck site, a tug and a barge sunk together in 1988 off Tobago. We often find this spot a bit hit or miss with conditions, but when it’s good, it’s a solid dive. The tug, Rikanau, is usually the more intact of the two, with some interesting penetration opportunities for those with the right training, while the Esso 606 barge is more broken up, creating lots of nooks for fish. Look for nurse sharks tucked into the shadows and barracuda patrolling the mast. It's a relaxed wreck dive, good for divers who enjoy poking around history without deep currents.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for RIKANAU & ESSO 606
RIKANAU & ESSO 606 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for RIKANAU & ESSO 606, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.64, -61.51) (19km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.2–31.2°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Wind Speed
4.75 m/s
9.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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