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Sophie Rickmers Wreck

Aceh, Indonesia
AOW suggested37–55 m (121–180 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Sophie Rickmers Wreck at a glance

Sophie Rickmers Wreck is an expert boat dive site in Aceh, Indonesia with depths of 37–55 m (121–180 ft). Typically most favorable Apr · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Schooling snapper, Sponges, and Moray eel. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 7:00–19:00 · favorable · sunset 18:20

Forecast for this hour · 4:00 · run 16 h ago
0.7 m (2.2 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about two feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 30°C ( · Forecast 85°F · seasonal avg 85°F)

Site hazards: Deep decompression dive, narcosis, penetration risk, limited bottom time

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Sun
Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 4 kn wind (2.1 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Wed7:00–19:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 9 kn wind (3.0 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Thu7:00–19:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 5 kn wind (3.6 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Fri7:00–19:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 7 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Sat7:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 6 kn wind (1.6 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Sun7:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 3 kn wind (1.2 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

MonNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:03 · Sunrise 6:24 · Sunset 18:20 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 1.4 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 12:20 GMT+7

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Sponges, Gorgonian sea fan, Glassfish
Best time: May to September (dry season, best visibility)

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 83% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  2. February, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  3. March, 95% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  4. April, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.9 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots, historically most favorable
  5. May, 65% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (87°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  6. June, 57% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  7. July, 52% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.3 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  8. August, 70% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  9. September, 57% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  10. October, 89% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  11. November, 88% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  12. December, 92% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots

April has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

A 134 m German cargo ship scuttled by her own crew in 1940 in a sheltered bay off Pulau Weh to avoid Dutch capture. The top of the wheelhouse sits at about 37 m, the decks at around 45 m, and the bow lies beyond 55 m, so the wreck is a deep decompression dive for experienced divers only. Operators typically require Advanced and Rescue certification with 100+ logged dives.

boatwreck

Deep decompression dive, narcosis, penetration risk, limited bottom time

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