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Situated along the southwest coast of Sri Lanka near Hikkaduwa, this rocky reef formation drops toward the seabed where branching black coral bushes thrive on granite boulders. The topography features gentle swim-throughs and crevices that shelter macro critters alongside passing schools of reef fish.
Extensive colonies of branching black coral growing across deep rock faces
Sheltered crevices harboring nudibranchs, cleaner shrimp, and moray eels
Drifting over granite formations amid schools of fusiliers and sweetlips
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 is heavily dictated by monsoons, with clear water and calm conditions occurring between November and April.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black CoralAntipathes sp. | Common | ||||||||||||
| Honeycomb MorayGymnothorax favagineus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Oriental SweetlipsPlectorhinchus vittatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted StingrayNeotrygon kuhlii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red LionfishPterois volitans | Common |
Marine forecast
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