Divinguru Unawatuna - Hikkaduwa & South Coast

The team at Divinguru Unawatuna are the kind of people you want guiding your dives. We’ve found them to be reliably professional, but also genuinely warm, the sort who remember your name and your last dive. As a PADI 5 Star IDC Resort, they’re set up for serious training, from entry-level courses right through to instructor development. It’s a busy spot during peak season, so expect a lively atmosphere, but the organisation always feels smooth, never chaotic. We'd suggest them if you’re looking to get certified or advance your skills, knowing you’ll be in experienced hands. They run daily trips out to the local wrecks, which we rate as some of the most interesting along this stretch of coast. There’s a satisfying crunch of sand underfoot as you head to their boat, and we particularly love their afternoon dives when the light shifts to a softer, golden hue underwater, bringing out the colours of the resident lionfish on the rock formations. Ask them about the best time to catch the schools of snappers – they’ve got it dialled.

Location
Hikkaduwa & South Coast, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
6.008770, 80.250750
Phone
+94 76 760 8597
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://divinguru.com/
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star IDC Resort [padi:36133]
Address
294 Matara Road, Unawatuna/Galle, LK 80600, Sri Lanka

Dive Sites Near Divinguru Unawatuna

Divinguru Unawatuna provides access to 15 dive sites in Hikkaduwa & South Coast.

Other Dive Centres in Hikkaduwa & South Coast

Best Time to Dive in Hikkaduwa & South Coast

The warmest water temperatures in Hikkaduwa & South Coast occur in January, averaging 28.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.4°C (air: 25.8°C)
  • February: 28.4°C (air: 26.4°C)
  • March: 28.4°C (air: 27.1°C)
  • April: 28.4°C (air: 27.4°C)
  • May: 28.4°C (air: 27.4°C)
  • June: 28.4°C (air: 27.2°C)
  • July: 28.4°C (air: 27.0°C)
  • August: 28.4°C (air: 26.8°C)
  • September: 28.4°C (air: 26.6°C)
  • October: 28.4°C (air: 26.4°C)
  • November: 28.4°C (air: 25.9°C)
  • December: 28.4°C (air: 25.9°C)

Marine Life in Hikkaduwa & South Coast

Home to 95 recorded species including 65 reef fish, 6 whales & dolphins, 6 hard corals, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 other, 2 seagrass & algae.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Hikkaduwa & South Coast

Based on average water temperature of 28.4°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