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Sophie Rickmers Wreck

Aceh, Indonesia
AOW suggested37–55 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Sophie Rickmers Wreck at a glance

Sophie Rickmers Wreck is a 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 Gorgonian sea fans, Glassfish, and Lionfish. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (86°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h ago
1.0 mwaves — about a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 30°C

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

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri
Sun—
Mon7:00–19:00
Tue7:00–19:00
Wed7:00–19:00
Thu7:00–19:00
Fri7:00–19:00
Sat7:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:11 · Sunrise 6:33 · Sunset 18:57

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 1.4 km from site · graded 4h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Gorgonian sea fans, Glassfish, Sponges
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. Jan83%29°C1.0 m
  2. Feb86%29°C0.9 m
  3. Mar95%30°C0.7 m
  4. Apr100%30°C0.6 m
  5. May65%30°C1.1 m
  6. Jun57%30°C1.3 m
  7. Jul52%30°C1.3 m
  8. Aug70%30°C1.1 m
  9. Sep57%30°C1.3 m
  10. Oct89%30°C0.9 m
  11. Nov88%29°C0.9 m
  12. Dec92%29°C0.9 m

April hastypically 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

  • Gorgonian sea fansCommonly seen
  • GlassfishCommonly seen
  • LionfishOccasionally seen
  • GroupersOccasionally seen
  • Moray eelOccasionally seen
  • Schooling snapperOccasionally seen
  • NudibranchsOccasionally seen
  • SpongesCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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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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