Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Unawatuna near Galle, this site takes its Sinhala name from the massive granite boulders stacked upon one another. The formation creates an intricate terrain of gullies, caverns, and narrow swim-throughs resting on a sandy seabed. Divers navigate around towering rock faces adorned with soft corals, seafans, and sponges while pelagics drift past in the open water.
Stacked granite rock formations with natural swim-throughs and overhangs
Sheltered crevices harboring moray eels, lobsters, and banded cleaner shrimp
Frequent encounters with schools of fusiliers and roaming jacks in midwater
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The northeast monsoon brings dry, sunny weather and flat sea conditions to the southern coast of Sri Lanka.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeycomb morayGymnothorax favagineus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Oriental sweetlipsPlectorhinchus vittatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Titan triggerfishBalistoides viridescens | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted stingrayNeotrygon kuhlii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowfin goatfishMulloidichthys vanicolensis | Common |
Marine forecast
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