Pearl Divers - Hikkaduwa & South Coast

The team at Pearl Divers are exactly the sort of people you want to spend your dive holiday with: laid back, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable about the Hikkaduwa coastline. We’ve always been impressed by their chill vibe, especially when the dive boat is buzzing with new Open Water students mixed with divers heading out to explore some of the deeper wrecks. They’re PADI certified, so you know the training is solid, but what we really love is how they manage to make every dive feel like a personal exploration. They specialise in showing you the real Hikkaduwa, from the vibrant reef patches just a stone's throw from shore, absolutely packed with angelfish and parrotfish, to our favourite, the Conch Wreck. That wreck can get a bit silty if you’re not careful with your buoyancy, but the sheer volume of glassfish inside is something else – it’s like swimming through a cloud of glittering confetti. Go early in the morning for the best visibility; the afternoon can sometimes bring a bit more chop. They’re a great pick for anyone from a first-timer to an experienced diver looking for unpretentious, honest diving with a crew who genuinely love being in the water.

Location
Hikkaduwa & South Coast, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
5.998300, 80.250000
Phone
+94 91 22 42015, +94 727 90 34 30, +94 777 90 34 30
Website
https://www.pearldivers.lk/
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI Scuba Diving, PADI Snorkelling, PADI First Aid - EFR
Address
Unawatuna (5km from Galle) and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Diving Capabilities - Pearl Divers

  • Snorkelling

Dive Sites Near Pearl Divers

Pearl Divers 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