Rangoon
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 - Rangoon offers some of Hikkaduwa & South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
The Rangoon wreck, a British merchant ship, sits broken but still interesting at 30 meters. What's left of her framework provides shelter for various reef fish and moray eels. It’s a decent dive for those who enjoy exploring the bones of a shipwreck, particularly if you’re already in Hikkaduwa. We'd suggest it for experienced divers comfortable with deeper wrecks.
Typical Rangoon Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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 Rangoon
Rangoon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Rangoon, 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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