Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary
Protected Area
Hikkaduwa NP
Why dive here
With 91+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, giant moray eels, humpback whales, orcas and sea turtles - Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary offers some of Hikkaduwa & South Coast's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
The Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary is a gentle spot, usually tackled as a shallow second dive or for newer divers getting their fins wet. Depths here stay between 3 and 12 metres, making it an easy drift over healthy coral patches. You’ll often find green sea turtles munching away, quite unbothered by divers, along with schools of snapper and the occasional ray cruising by. It’s a good place to spot a Blackspotted Rockskipper or a Coral Blenny if you take your time and peer into the crevices. We’d suggest going early in the morning before it gets too busy.
Typical Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary
Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (6.45, 79.98) (12km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
84°F · Range: 27.7–30°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Wind Speed
5.07 m/s
9.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.1 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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