Andaman Islands, India

    RUSTEY

    Best months: Nov–Mar

    Why dive here

    With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, sperm whales, spinner dolphins, nautiluses and pufferfish - RUSTEY 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

    Rustey, or possibly the MV Rusli, is one of those wrecks that just begs for a slow exploration. We've always found its skeletal remains fascinating, a real testament to how quickly the ocean reclaims things. You’ll find schools of fusiliers here, often so thick they shimmer like a silver curtain around the hull, with the occasional eagle ray gliding past in the blue. It’s a great spot for photographers keen on dramatic silhouettes and for divers who appreciate the quiet history of a sunken vessel, though we'd suggest keeping an eye on the current here; it can pick up unexpectedly.

    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 RUSTEY

    RUSTEY Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for RUSTEY, 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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