Irrankandy ship wreck
Protected Area
Paravi Dupatha National Park
Why dive here
With 254+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, sea turtles, sperm whales and spinner dolphins - Irrankandy ship wreck offers some of Trincomalee & East Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest April, May, October.
The Irrankandy wreck, about 40 minutes offshore from Trincomalee, is a solid dive for those looking for a proper wreck experience. She’s a decent size, and you can spend a good chunk of your bottom time exploring her various sections, imagining what she was like topside. Over the years, plenty of fish have made her their home – we’ve seen schools of fusiliers darting through the superstructure and the occasional snapper lurking in the darker corners. It's a great pick if you appreciate the history of a wreck just as much as the sea life it attracts.
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 Irrankandy ship wreck
Irrankandy ship wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Irrankandy ship wreck, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (8.53, 81.23) (31km away)
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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