Scuba Diving in Sri Lanka

Explore 93 dive sites and 17 dive centres in Sri Lanka. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Sri Lanka Diving at a Glance

4 dive regions, 93 dive sites, 17 dive centres, 306 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Sri Lanka

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

US State Department: Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution.

Best Time to Dive in Sri Lanka

The best months to dive in Sri Lanka are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 27.9°C
  • February: Great, water 27.9°C
  • March: Great, water 27.9°C
  • April: Great, water 27.9°C
  • May: Great, water 27.9°C
  • June: Great, water 27.9°C
  • July: Great, water 27.9°C
  • August: Great, water 27.9°C
  • September: Great, water 27.9°C
  • October: Great, water 27.9°C
  • November: Great, water 27.9°C
  • December: Great, water 27.9°C

Recommended Packing List for Sri Lanka

Based on average water temperature of 27.9°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions