MELIKSAH
Protected Area
Rekawa
Why dive here
With 91+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, giant moray eels, humpback whales, orcas and sea turtles - MELIKSAH offers some of Hikkaduwa & South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
Meliksah is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to. She’s a big bulk carrier, 146 metres long, sitting upright in just 10 metres of water. We love a shallow wreck, especially one with a good story. Sunk back in 1999, after breaking in two during an unauthorised salvage attempt, she’s become a sprawling artificial reef. What you get here is pure exploration. The stern section is our favourite, with huge holds you can peer into, often full of schooling snappers. You’ll weave through massive chunks of twisted metal, feeling the surge gently push you around as light shafts pierce the surface. It’s an easy dive, perfect for divers who want to spend a long bottom time really getting to know a wreck, rather than just buzzing past. Keep an eye out for moray eels tucked into the crevices; they’re almost always there.
Typical MELIKSAH 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 MELIKSAH
Dive shops near MELIKSAH
Polhena Diving Center
Weligama Bay Diving Centre
Pearl Divers
Divinguru Unawatuna
Submarine Diving School
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for MELIKSAH
MELIKSAH Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MELIKSAH, 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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