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    CITY OF MARSEILLES (POSSIBLY) dive site
    wreck
    6m
    Trincomalee & East Coast, Sri Lanka
    Kayankerny MSAN

    CITY OF MARSEILLES (POSSIBLY)

    Best months: Dec–Feb

    Protected Area

    Kayankerny MSAN

    Why dive here

    With 254+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, sea turtles, sperm whales and spinner dolphins - CITY OF MARSEILLES (POSSIBLY) offers some of Trincomalee & East Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest April, May, October.

    Best timeDec–Feb
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Sea Turtles, Sperm Whales and Spinner Dolphins · 254+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest April, May, October
    CharacterWreck dive · max 6m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The City of Marseilles, off the Trincomalee coast, is a proper history lesson you can dive. We love this site for its sheer accessibility – it’s only 6 meters deep, so it’s perfect for open water divers, or even a long, relaxed snorkel. You’re swimming over the remains of an armed merchant ship sunk during World War II, and while it’s mostly broken up, you can still trace the outline of its stern and bow. What we really enjoy here is the way the wreck has become a home. Parrotfish crunch away at the encrusted metal, and schools of snapper drift through the darker recesses. Look closely for moray eels tucked into crevices, or a feathertail stingray resting on the sand nearby. Our favourite time to dive it is early morning, before any surface chop picks up, when the sunlight filters down, making the metal glow and illuminating every fish. It’s a gentle, reflective dive, more about the atmosphere and the small details than grand structures.

    Typical CITY OF MARSEILLES (POSSIBLY) Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m6m 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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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CITY OF MARSEILLES (POSSIBLY)

    CITY OF MARSEILLES (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for CITY OF MARSEILLES (POSSIBLY), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (8.53, 81.23) (31km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    85°F · Range: 27.5–30.3°C

    Air Temperature

    27°C

    81°F

    Wind Speed

    4.73 m/s

    9.2 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1009 hPa

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

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