LEELA
Protected Area
Quy Nhon
Why dive here
With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including giant moray eels, sea turtles and pufferfish - LEELA offers some of Nha Trang's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 25-31°C, warmest May, June, September.
The Leela is a proper wreck, not just a pile of rubble, and a great dive for Nha Trang. This old carrier vessel, scuttled in ‘89, sits upright, almost 107 metres long, providing plenty to explore. We found the wheelhouse and engine room penetrable for those with the right training, and the hold often gives shelter to schooling barracuda. The wreck has become an artificial reef, with lionfish, scorpionfish, and the occasional turtle making it home. Current can pick up, so it's one for those comfortable with drift diving, but the size of the wreck means you can usually tuck in on the leeward side.
Typical LEELA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 50m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for LEELA
LEELA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for LEELA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.34, 109.32) (19km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28–31.8°C
Current Speed
1.41 cm/s
Direction: SE (135°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.104 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
31.6 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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