Pigeon Island
Protected Area
Paravi Dupatha National Park
Why dive here
With 254+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, sea turtles, sperm whales and spinner dolphins - Pigeon Island offers some of Trincomalee & East Coast's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest April, May, October.
Pigeon Island is a good spot for a relaxed dive, especially if you’re just getting comfortable in the water. It’s pretty shallow, topping out around 15 metres, so you get plenty of bottom time to scout around the coral. We often see blacktip reef sharks cruising through, and the smaller stuff like Bicolor Blennies and Pale-spotted Combtooth-Blenny are always darting about. It's an easy drift or a potter around, perfect for newer divers or anyone keen on a leisurely photography session.
Typical Pigeon Island 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 Pigeon Island
Pigeon Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pigeon Island, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (8.53, 81.23) (31km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 27.5–30.3°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
4.73 m/s
9.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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