Dive-site story
White Rock sits off the coast of Batticaloa, characterized by massive granite boulder formations rising from a sandy seabed. Soft corals and encrusting sponges cover the rocks, creating shelter for reef fish and macro critters. Calm morning conditions during the east coast diving season make this rocky reef accessible for open water exploration and underwater photography.
Submerged granite boulder structures with swim-throughs and overhangs
Dense clusters of sea anemones inhabited by clownfish
Schools of snappers and sweetlips schooling around the rock base
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The eastern coast experiences dry and calm marine weather while the rest of the island encounters monsoon rains.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarks AnemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Oriental SweetlipsPlectorhinchus vittatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluestripe SnapperLutjanus kasmira | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted StingrayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Honeycomb GrouperEpinephelus merra | Common |
Marine forecast
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