Maha Gala
Protected Area
Muthurajawela
Why dive here
With 89+ marine species recorded in the area - including whitetip reef sharks, lionfish and napoleon wrasse - Maha Gala offers some of Kalpitiya & Northwest's richest diving.
Maha Gala, off Kalpitiya, offers a straightforward dive with a good chance of spotting various reef fish. We've often seen snappers and fusiliers moving through the coral patches here. It’s a solid choice for a second dive of the day, or for divers who appreciate a relaxed pace without strong currents. Expect decent visibility, though it can drop after heavy rains.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Maha Gala
Maha Gala Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Maha Gala, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (8.32, 79.69) (0km away)
August Averages
Air Temperature
27.23°C
81°F
Wind Speed
10.7 m/s
20.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1008.1 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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