Duncan's Wreck
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.
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)
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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