Iro
Protected Area
Ngemelachel-Ngederrak Seagrass Beds
Why dive here
With 182+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, lionfish, mandarin fish, napoleon wrasse and nautiluses - Iro offers some of Rock Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
The Iro is a Japanese WWII oiler, lying mostly intact between 16 and 131 feet. It’s a proper wreck dive, with plenty of penetration opportunities for those with the right training, but even from the deck, you’ll spot a surprising amount of detail. Keep an eye out for batfish and snapper shoals that often hang around the superstructure. It's a solid choice for advanced divers looking for a piece of history.
Typical Iro Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Iro
Iro Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Iro, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
29.73°C
86°F
Current Speed
11.05 cm/s
Direction: N (5.2°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.033 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
33.59 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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