Y-Gala
Protected Area
Rocky Islets ( A
Why dive here
With 91+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, giant moray eels, humpback whales, orcas and sea turtles - Y-Gala offers some of Hikkaduwa & South Coast's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
The Y-Gala site offers a straightforward dive, generally calm and good for newer divers building confidence. You’ll typically see schooling reef fish, moray eels peering from crevices, and the occasional turtle gliding past. It's a pleasant spot for a relaxed exploration rather than a hunt for big pelagics. We find it a solid choice when you want an easy morning out.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Y-Gala
Y-Gala Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Y-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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