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    SLNS SAGARWARDANE dive site
    wreck
    3m
    Kalpitiya & Northwest, Sri Lanka
    Vankalai

    SLNS SAGARWARDANE

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    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. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest March, April, May.

    Best timeOct–Feb
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeWhitetip Reef Sharks, Lionfish and Napoleon Wrasse · 89+ species recorded
    Water28-31°C · warmest March, April, May
    CharacterWreck dive · max 3m

    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

    Safety Stop0m3m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    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 Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (8.32, 79.69) (59km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    29°C

    84°F · Range: 28.4–29.9°C

    Air Temperature

    27°C

    81°F

    Wind Speed

    8.33 m/s

    16.2 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1009.3 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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