Dive-site story
Situated off the coastline of Unawatuna and Galle, Aluth Gala consists of granite boulder formations and rocky ledges interspersed with sandy channels. The rock surfaces provide shelter for macro life, while larger reef fish congregate above the main structure.
Granite boulder formations draped with hard and soft coral colonies
Rocky crevices hiding moray eels and cleaning stations
Schools of reef fish hovering along the pinnacle edges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving on Sri Lanka's southwest coast operates during the dry northeast monsoon when sea conditions are settled.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeycomb moray eelGymnothorax favagineus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Oriental sweetlipsPlectorhinchus vittatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-ringed angelfishPomacanthus annularis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted stingrayNeotrygon kuhlii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotfin lionfishPterois antennata | Common |
Marine forecast
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