Kirala Gala
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 - Kirala Gala offers some of Hikkaduwa & South Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
Kirala Gala sits off Hikkaduwa’s coast, a fairly standard reef dive for the area. We’ve found barracuda and sometimes schools of snapper here, often in the deeper sections. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking to build experience, generally offering calm conditions. Visibility can vary, but it’s a reliable local option when you’re in Hikkaduwa.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kirala Gala
Kirala Gala Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kirala Gala, 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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