Anchor Point

Sri Lanka

Anchor Point

5–25 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
11Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+5:30)

Planning signal81/100
Waves
1.4 m
6.5 s
Swell
0.8 m
8.3 s
Current speed
1.2 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
28.6°C
Wind
36.3 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.5 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.3–1.4 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature28.7°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.2–1.5 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature28.8°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.5–1.7 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature28.8°C
Wed, Sep 9Challenging
Waves1.7–1.7 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature28.8°C
Next 72 hours
04:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
10:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
16:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
22:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
04:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
10:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
16:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
22:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
04:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
10:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
16:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
22:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
Catalog depth5–25 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Jan-Apr

Peak month

Apr 29.9°

Jan27.4°
Feb27.7°
Mar28.9°
Apr29.9°
May29.5°
Jun28.4°
Jul27.6°
Aug27.2°
Sep27.6°
Oct28.2°
Nov28.5°
Dec27.9°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 15 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

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Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Blackspotted puffer
Arothron nigropunctatus
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Emperor angelfish
Pomacanthus imperator
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Golden-lined spinefoot
Siganus lineatus
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Humphead wrasse
Cheilinus undulatus
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Moon wrasse
Thalassoma lunare
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Peacock hind
Cephalopholis argus
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Pink pillow blue
Culcita schmideliana
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Powderblue surgeonfish
Acanthurus leucosternon
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Queen coris
Coris formosa
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Spotted unicornfish
Naso brevirostris
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Tiger cowrie
Cypraea tigris
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Penaeus (Fenneropenaeus) indicus
Nearby OBIS observations9
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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