Goda Gala
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 - Goda Gala offers some of Hikkaduwa & South Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
The Goda Gala, often called the Lord Nelson Wreck, sits upright at 15 meters, an intriguing modern ship that went down in Hikkaduwa. We find it’s a good spot for wreck penetration, with plenty of entry points to explore its interior. While not a particularly ancient wreck, it's matured nicely into a home for various reef fish and we’ve often spotted rays cruising around its structure. It’s a solid dive for those who enjoy poking around inside a sunken vessel, without being overly challenging.
Typical Goda Gala Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Pearl Divers
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Weligama Bay Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Goda Gala
Goda Gala Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Goda Gala, 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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