Conch dive site

Sri Lanka

Conch dive site

10–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

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

Model conditions signal62/100
Waves
1.6 m
12.3 s
Swell
1.6 m
10.6 s
Current speed
0.7 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
30.3°C
Wind
7.8 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.4 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.6–1.6 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.5–1.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.5–1.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.6–1.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
00:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
06:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
12:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
18:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
00:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
06:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
12:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
18:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
00:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
06:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
12:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
Catalog depth10–25 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

Dec-Mar

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: 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

wrecksalt Waterintermediate 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
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog1
Coenobita rugosus
Nearby OBIS observations9
Balistapus undulatus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Phalacrocorax fuscicollis
Nearby OBIS observations7
Stomopneustes variolaris
Nearby OBIS observations7
Monodactylus argenteus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Rhinecanthus aculeatus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Acanthurus triostegus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Muricidae
Nearby OBIS observations5
Alectis indica
Nearby OBIS observations4
Chrysiptera brownriggii
Nearby OBIS observations4
Lepidochelys olivacea
Nearby OBIS observations4
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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