Earl Of Shaftesbury

Sri Lanka

Earl Of Shaftesbury

18–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
24Species

Conditions Summary

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

Planning signal71/100
Waves
1.4 m
9.8 s
Swell
1.2 m
8.3 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
29.0°C
Wind
7.9 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.4 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.3–1.4 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.1°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature29.1°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.5–1.7 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.2°C
Wed, Sep 9Challenging
Waves1.7–1.7 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature29.1°C
Next 72 hours
01:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
07:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
13:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
19:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
01:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
07:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
13:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
19:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
01:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
07:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
13:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
19:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
Catalog depth18–25 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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Dec-Apr

Peak month

Apr 29.5°

Jan27.8°
Feb28.2°
Mar29.0°
Apr29.5°
May29.0°
Jun28.2°
Jul27.5°
Aug27.6°
Sep27.8°
Oct28.1°
Nov28.5°
Dec28.2°
Current: moderate
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
Blue-barred parrotfish
Scarus ghobban
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Red shouldered rainbow-fish
Stethojulis trilineata
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Butterfly fish
Chaetodon decussatus
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Ringtailed surgeonfish
Acanthurus xanthopterus
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Bluefin trevally
Caranx melampygus
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Bluespine unicornfish
Naso unicornis
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Moray eel
Gymnothorax javanicus
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Thumbprint emperor
Lethrinus harak
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Barred-chest grouper
Epinephelus faveatus
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Common bluestripe snapper
Lutjanus kasmira
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Ember parrotfish
Scarus rubroviolaceus
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Indian goatfish
Parupeneus indicus
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These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

Earl Of Shaftesbury photo 2
Earl Of Shaftesbury photo 3
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