Pigeon Rocks

Asia › Sri Lanka › Eastern Sri Lanka

Pigeon Rocks

8–12 mMax Depth
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77Species

Conditions Summary

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

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.2 m
7.7 s
Swell
0.2 m
6.8 s
Current speed
0.0 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
30.4°C
Wind
7.2 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.3 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
07:00–06:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayCalm
Waves0.2–0.2 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature30.6°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature30.6°C
Wed, Oct 21Calm
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature30.6°C
Thu, Oct 22Calm
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed0.2 km/h maxWater temperature30.5°C
Next 72 hours
06:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
12:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
18:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
00:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.5°C
06:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
12:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
18:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
00:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.5°C
06:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
12:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.7°C
18:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.8°C
00:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.6°C
Catalog depth8–12 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Dec-Apr

Peak month

May 30.0°

Jan26.9°
Feb27.6°
Mar28.7°
Apr29.8°
May30.0°
Jun29.5°
Jul29.1°
Aug28.9°
Sep28.9°
Oct29.0°
Nov28.5°
Dec27.4°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 12 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

ReefpinnacleSalt Waterbeginner Difficulty

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
Indian triggerfish
Melichthys indicus
DeepLog13
Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
DeepLog9
Lined surgeonfish
Acanthurus lineatus
DeepLog8
Spotted boxfish
Ostracion meleagris
DeepLog7
Orange-lined triggerfish
Balistapus undulatus
DeepLog6
Barred thicklip
Hemigymnus fasciatus
DeepLog5
Convict surgeonfish
Acanthurus triostegus
DeepLog5
Moon wrasse
Thalassoma hardwicke
DeepLog5
Powderblue surgeonfish
Acanthurus leucosternon
DeepLog5
Reef triggerfish
Rhinecanthus rectangulus
DeepLog5
Semicircle angelfish
Pomacanthus semicirculatus
DeepLog5
Blackeye thicklip
Hemigymnus melapterus
DeepLog4
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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