Andaman Islands, India

    Duncan's Wreck

    Best months: Nov–Mar

    Why dive here

    With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, sperm whales, spinner dolphins, nautiluses and pufferfish - Duncan's Wreck offers some of Andaman Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, June.

    Best timeNov–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDugongs, Sperm Whales, Spinner Dolphins, Nautiluses and Pufferfish · 176+ species recorded
    Water28-31°C · warmest April, May, June
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Duncan's Wreck sits off the coast, a proper steel skeleton now, broken but still impressive. We love how the wreck isn't just a heap of metal; there's real structure to explore, with cargo holds that invite a peek and a deck that’s become home to a surprising amount of fish. You’ll find groupers lurking in the shadows and a scattering of smaller blennies and gudgeons making their homes among the twisted beams. It’s not the most famous wreck in the world, but it has a quiet charm. What makes Duncan's special is that it feels a bit wild, less picked over than some other wreck sites. The visibility can be variable, sometimes a glorious 20 meters, other times a moodier 10, which only adds to the atmosphere. We’d suggest going in the morning; the light filtering through the water onto the wreck is simply magic, especially when a school of fusiliers decides to sweep past, briefly blocking out the sun. It's a dive that rewards a slow approach, letting you soak in the history and the unexpected marine life that has claimed this old ship.

    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 Duncan's Wreck

    Duncan's Wreck Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Duncan's Wreck, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.04, 92.99) (8km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    85°F · Range: 28.4–30.5°C

    Air Temperature

    27°C

    80°F

    Wind Speed

    4.76 m/s

    9.3 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1009.2 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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