Nilaveli 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 - Nilaveli Wreck offers some of Trincomalee & East Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest April, May, October.
The Nilaveli Wreck sits in remarkably shallow water, a collection of broken metal spread across the seafloor just north of Nilaveli. At a maximum depth of 8 metres, it’s an easy dive, often feeling more like a snorkel with tanks. What remains of the structure now hosts small reef fish and the occasional octopus, making it a good spot for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed, long bottom time. We think it’s a decent introductory wreck.
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 Nilaveli Wreck
Nilaveli Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Nilaveli 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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