Car Wreck (Chief Dragon)

Sri Lanka

Car Wreck (Chief Dragon)

10–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
10Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+5:30)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.5 m
12.0 s
Swell
1.3 m
10.9 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
30.5°C
Wind
9.8 km/h
→ W
Sea level
0.5 m
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.4–1.5 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature30.4°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.3–1.4 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.5–1.6 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Next 72 hours
12:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.5°C
18:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
00:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
06:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
12:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
18:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
00:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
06:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
12:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
18:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
00:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
06:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
Catalog depth10–30 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Apr 29.7°

Jan27.8°
Feb28.2°
Mar29.1°
Apr29.7°
May29.3°
Jun28.4°
Jul27.6°
Aug27.4°
Sep27.7°
Oct28.2°
Nov28.6°
Dec28.2°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 15 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

wrecksalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Devil firefish
Pterois miles
DeepLog2
Moon wrasse
Thalassoma lunare
DeepLog2
Cauliflower coral
Pocillopora damicornis
DeepLog1
Laced moray
Gymnothorax favagineus
DeepLog1
Longspine grouper
Epinephelus longispinis
DeepLog1
Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
DeepLog1
Orbicular batfish
Platax orbicularis
DeepLog1
Similar damselfish
Pomacentrus similis
DeepLog1
Streaked spinefoot
Siganus javus
DeepLog1
Yellowtail clownfish
Amphiprion clarkii
DeepLog1
Pelecanus philippensis
Nearby OBIS observations29
Egretta garzetta
Nearby OBIS observations18
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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