Kandakuliya - Kalpitiya & Northwest

Kandakuliya in Kalpitiya offers a decent drift dive when the currents pick up, often taking you past a rocky reef system. We’ve seen healthy populations of unicorn fish here, often schooling in impressive numbers. Keep an eye out for the larger residents too, like impressive moray eels peering from crevices and substantial stingrays settled on the sand. It’s a good spot for divers comfortable with a bit of flow, and we frequently spot nudibranchs dancing on the rocks and the occasional bump head parrotfish cruising by.

Location
Kalpitiya & Northwest, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
8.083333, 79.766670

Marine Protected Area: Bar Reef Marine Sanctuary

Nearby Dive Sites in Kalpitiya & Northwest

Nearest Dive Centres to Kandakuliya

Marine Life in Kalpitiya & Northwest

Home to 92 recorded species including 77 reef fish, 8 hard corals, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 sharks & rays.

Notable Species