Dive-site story
Located off Sri Lanka's southernmost cape near the historic lighthouse, Dondra Point features submerged granite boulders, rocky ledges, and hard coral formations facing the open Indian Ocean. Currents sweep across the point, attracting roving pelagics while resident morays and reef fish shelter within the rocky crevices.
Massive underwater granite boulder formations and swim-through channels
Frequent encounters with schooling pelagic fish riding open-ocean currents
Rich macro life hidden among deep fissures and rocky shelves
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The northeast monsoon brings calm seas and clear water to the southern coast, whereas the southwest monsoon produces rough ocean conditions and heavy surf.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Honeycomb MorayGymnothorax favagineus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Rare |
Marine forecast
