EXTRACTO 1
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 - EXTRACTO 1 offers some of Hikkaduwa & South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
Extracto 1 is less a deep dive, more an exploration of a ghost from the past, sitting just five meters down. We love this site for its sheer accessibility; you can practically snorkel over sections of it. The wreck itself, a substantial 127-meter motor vessel called the Pearl River, ran aground in '81 and now sprawls across the seabed. You'll spend your time navigating around massive metal plates, peering into cargo holds that still hint at their former purpose, and spotting the schools of snapper and fusiliers that have made this their home. It's a fantastic spot for photographers, particularly on sunny days when the light penetrates directly, illuminating the wreck and its resident fish.
Typical EXTRACTO 1 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to EXTRACTO 1
Dive shops near EXTRACTO 1
Submarine Diving School
Divinguru Unawatuna
Pearl Divers
Dive For You
Poseidon Diving Center
Weligama Bay Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for EXTRACTO 1
EXTRACTO 1 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for EXTRACTO 1, 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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