SOUN MARU (POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
Tam Giang-Cau Hai
Why dive here
With 41+ marine species recorded in the area - including seahorses and sea turtles - SOUN MARU (POSSIBLY) offers some of Hoi An & Cu Lao Cham's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 24-31°C, warmest June, August, September.
The *Soun Maru*, or what we believe to be her remains, sits in just 3 metres of water, a grounded tugboat from 1967. It’s less of a deep exploration and more of a snorkel or very shallow dive, making it ideal for those new to wreck diving or anyone keen on a relaxed float. You won’t be penetrating cabins here, but the visible hull and superstructure are draped in soft corals and sponges, a surprisingly colourful garden in miniature. Look closely and you’ll spot nudibranchs, small crabs, and schools of juvenile fish darting amongst the rusted metal – a decent spot to spend an hour observing the slower pace of the shallows.
Typical SOUN MARU (POSSIBLY) 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SOUN MARU (POSSIBLY)
SOUN MARU (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SOUN MARU (POSSIBLY), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (15.95, 108.48) (16km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
84°F · Range: 27.3–31.1°C
Current Speed
12.08 cm/s
Direction: SE (114.4°)
Salinity
32.06 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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