Panadura Wreck
Protected Area
Muthurajawela
Why dive here
With 91+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, giant moray eels, humpback whales, orcas and sea turtles - Panadura Wreck offers some of Hikkaduwa & South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
The Panadura Wreck, sometimes called the Panadura Nilkete, sits upright in a very accessible 12 metres of water. It's a proper introduction to wreck diving in Sri Lanka, close enough to shore for a quick boat trip from Panadura. The wreck itself is reasonably intact, offering plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into, though penetration is really for those with proper training. You'll find batfish often schooling around the main structure, and the occasional moray eel peeking from a darkened hold. It’s a solid dive for certified divers looking for something a bit different from the usual reef.
Typical Panadura Wreck 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Panadura Wreck
Panadura Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Panadura Wreck, 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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