Avondster
Protected Area
Rumassala SAN
Why dive here
With 91+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, giant moray eels, humpback whales, orcas and sea turtles - Avondster offers some of Hikkaduwa & South Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
The Avondster wreck lies right in Galle Harbour, just 50 metres from Marine Drive, which makes for an incredibly easy shore entry. At a maximum depth of 5 metres, it’s a perfect spot for newer divers or anyone looking for a relaxed, shallow exploration. This old Dutch East India Company ship, an English vessel originally, sank while partly loaded with Areca nuts. The wreck itself isn't a massive, intact structure, but you'll find plenty of scattered timbers and parts of the hull to poke around. It's an interesting history lesson and a surprisingly peaceful dive given its location, with a good chance of spotting some smaller reef fish making homes in the crevices.
Typical Avondster Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Avondster
Avondster Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Avondster, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (6.45, 79.98) (12km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
84°F · Range: 27.7–30°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Wind Speed
5.07 m/s
9.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.1 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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