Rangoon Wreck
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 - Rangoon Wreck offers some of Hikkaduwa & South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
The Rangoon Wreck sits at a respectable 32 metres, making it a dive for those comfortable with deeper profiles. She’s an old steamer, about 60 metres long, and has been down there long enough for some serious growth. We've often found schooling batfish hanging around the main structure, and lionfish tend to patrol the more sheltered sections. While penetration isn't really an option, you can explore the deck and superstructure, poking around for nudibranchs and smaller critters that have made it home. It's a solid wreck dive for anyone looking for something a bit more substantial than the shallower sites in Hikkaduwa.
Typical Rangoon Wreck Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (32m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced 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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Pearl Divers
Submarine Diving School
Divinguru Unawatuna
Weligama Bay Diving Centre
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Poseidon Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rangoon Wreck
Rangoon Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Rangoon 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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