SLNS SAGARWARDANE
Protected Area
Vankalai
Why dive here
With 89+ marine species recorded in the area - including whitetip reef sharks, lionfish and napoleon wrasse - SLNS SAGARWARDANE offers some of Kalpitiya & Northwest's richest wreck diving.
We like the Sagarwardane for something a bit different in Kalpitiya. This old patrol boat sits in a shallow three meters, making it a pretty relaxed dive, even for those still building confidence. You can easily spend an hour finning around her 39-meter hull, peeking into the bridge area and watching the resident batfish drift through the superstructure. It's not a deep, dramatic wreck, but the light is often fantastic, highlighting the soft corals starting to bloom on the metal and the schools of snapper that call her home. A good spot for some easy photography too.
Typical SLNS SAGARWARDANE 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SLNS SAGARWARDANE
SLNS SAGARWARDANE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SLNS SAGARWARDANE, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (8.32, 79.69) (0km away)
August Averages
Air Temperature
27.23°C
81°F
Wind Speed
10.7 m/s
20.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1008.1 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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