Dive-site story
Located within the protected waters of Pigeon Island National Park off Nilaveli, this site features large granite boulders intermingled with hard coral gardens and sandy channels. Blacktip reef sharks frequently patrol the perimeter of the rock formations, while juvenile marine life seeks refuge among the branching Acropora corals.
Frequent encounters with juvenile and adult blacktip reef sharks cruising over shallow coral flats
Dense patches of hard corals housing sea anemones and symbiotic clownfish colonies
Granite swim-throughs and crevices that conceal resting moray eels and large sweetlips
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The eastern monsoon brings rough seas during winter, making late spring through early autumn the prime window for clear water and calm surface conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacktip reef sharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red lionfishPterois volitans | Common |
Marine forecast
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