Sri Lanka

Medafaru

5–30 mMax Depth

boatEntry

4Species

Conditions Summary

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

Planning signal71/100

Waves

1.3 m

9.5 s

Swell

1.0 m

8.4 s

Current speed

0.4 km/h

flowing toward NE

Water temperature

29.2°C

Wind

9.4 km/h

→ S

Sea level

0.3 m

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging

Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.2°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C

Mon, Sep 7Challenging

Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C

Tue, Sep 8Challenging

Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.2°C

Next 72 hours

22:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 29.3°C

04:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 29.1°C

10:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.4°C

16:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

22:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 29.4°C

04:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 29.2°C

10:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 29.4°C

16:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 29.5°C

22:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 29.3°C

04:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.1°C

10:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.3°C

16:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 29.3°C

Catalog depth5–30 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

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Apr 29.7°

Jan27.8°

Feb28.2°

Mar29.1°

Apr29.7°

May29.3°

Jun28.4°

Jul27.6°

Aug27.4°

Sep27.7°

Oct28.2°

Nov28.6°

Dec28.2°

Current: moderate

Typical visibility: 20 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

Beautiful risbecia

Hypselodoris pulchella

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Ceylon killifish

Aplocheilus dayi

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Peter's toby

Canthigaster petersii

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Soldier cone

Conus miles

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Pelecanus philippensis

Nearby OBIS observations66

Egretta garzetta

Nearby OBIS observations34

Crocodylus porosus

Nearby OBIS observations16

Phalacrocorax fuscicollis

Nearby OBIS observations16

Tachybaptus ruficollis

Nearby OBIS observations14

Cocos nucifera

Nearby OBIS observations9

Actitis hypoleucos

Nearby OBIS observations5

Naria ocellata

Nearby OBIS observations5

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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