Island Scuba - Hikkaduwa & South Coast
The team at Island Scuba are the kind of people you immediately trust. They’re grounded, experienced, and genuinely keen for you to have a good time, not just tick off another dive. We love that they operate with such a personal touch, it feels more like diving with friends who happen to run a PADI 5 Star centre. They’re our pick for exploring the reefs around Hikkaduwa, especially the wrecks. We’ve spent many a morning descending onto the *Conch* or the *Earl of Shaftsbury* with them, watching the resident batfish circle the superstructures. They know these sites intimately, pointing out hidden moray eels and the lionfish tucked into crevices. Conditions can vary, particularly with surge inside the wrecks, but they’re always on top of it, advising on the best entry points or if a site might be a bit sporty that day. If you’re looking for a relaxed vibe and guides who feel like family, Island Scuba is the place.
- Location
- Hikkaduwa & South Coast, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- 6.854240, 79.860985
- Phone
- +94 77 756 6428
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.islandscuba.net
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:23463]
- Address
- Wave Seafood and Grill Restaurant, De Alwis PLace, Beach Side, Deliwala, 10350, Sri Lanka
Dive Sites Near Island Scuba
Island Scuba provides access to 15 dive sites in Hikkaduwa & South Coast.
- AENOS - 2m (wreck)
- ALSIA - 2m (wreck)
- ASCALON - 2m (wreck)
- ASTORIA - 18m (wreck)
- Avondster - 5M
- Barrakuda Point
- Black Coral Wreck - 40 M (wreck)
- Blue Water Dive Center
- Cargo Wreck - 20 metres/65 feet (wreck)
- CHIEF DRAGON - 33m (wreck)
- CHRYSSOPIGI CROSS - 10m (wreck)
- Crow Island - 10m (reef)
- Dakune Gala
- Diyamba Gala - 33m
- Eel Rock
Other Dive Centres in Hikkaduwa & South Coast
- Dive For You - ["PADI"]
- Divinguru Unawatuna - ["PADI"]
- Lanka Sportreizen - Marina, Bentota - ["PADI"]
- Pearl Divers - ["PADI"]
- Polhena Diving Center - ["PADI"]
- Poseidon Diving Center
- Submarine Diving School
- Weligama Bay Diving Centre - ["PADI"]
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
- blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Red lionfish (Pterois miles) - Reef Fish
- Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea)
- Orange-lined Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) - Reef Fish
- Species code: Hp (Halodule pinifolia) - Seagrass & Algae
- Giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis) - Reef Fish
- Barracuda (Acanthocybium solandri) - Reef Fish
- Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) - Reef Fish
- thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
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