P(C)C3
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 - P(C)C3 offers some of Trincomalee & East Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest April, May, October.
P(C)C3 is exactly what we picture when someone says 'wreck dive' – approachable, interesting, and bursting with life. This tug capsized back in ’76, helping a tanker out of port, and now she sits upright in a mere 11 metres. That shallow depth means bright, natural light penetrates right down, illuminating every corner. We love nosing around the wheelhouse, which is still quite intact, and the open engine room where you can peer inside without needing to squeeze. Shoals of snapper often swirl through the broken superstructure, and we’ve seen moray eels peeking from pipes, their heads swaying gently in the slight current. It's a superb dive for newer wreck enthusiasts or anyone looking for a relaxed exploration with plenty to see without deep decompression obligations. Keep an eye out for the resident batfish, they’re usually hanging around the stern.
Typical P(C)C3 Dive Profile
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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Dive shops near P(C)C3
Epic Ocean Adventures
Coco Diving Trincomalee
Sri Lanka Dive School
Poseidon Diving Centre
Dive For You
International Diving School Trincomalee
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for P(C)C3
P(C)C3 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for P(C)C3, 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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