Navy Museum
Protected Area
Little Sober Island
Why dive here
With 254+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, sea turtles, sperm whales and spinner dolphins - Navy Museum offers some of Trincomalee & East Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest April, May, October.
The Navy Museum site in Trincomalee sits at a comfortable 19 metres, making it a good choice for newer divers getting their fins wet in the area. It’s not a wreck, despite the name, but rather a gentle reef with scattered rock formations. We’ve found plenty of reef fish here: parrotfish nibbling at the algae, curious batfish circling, and even a moray or two peeking from their holes. It’s a relaxed dive, usually with mild currents, perfect for a long, easy swim. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, you get a decent view of the modest but charming reef life.
Typical Navy Museum Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Navy Museum
Navy Museum Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Navy Museum, 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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