Sri Lanka

Medafaru

5–30 mMax Depth

boatEntry

4Species

Conditions Summary

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

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.3 m

11.5 s

Swell

1.3 m

10.0 s

Current speed

0.0 km/h

flowing toward E

Water temperature

30.2°C

Wind

3.9 km/h

→ SW

Sea level

0.5 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging

Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C

Fri, Oct 23Challenging

Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C

Sat, Oct 24Challenging

Waves1.5–1.5 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C

Next 72 hours

09:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.0 km/h

Water temperature: 30.2°C

15:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 30.3°C

21:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 30.2°C

03:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 30.1°C

09:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 30.1°C

15:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 30.2°C

21:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 30.1°C

03:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 30.0°C

09:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 30.0°C

15:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 30.1°C

21:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 30.0°C

03:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 29.9°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

reefsalt 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

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 observations49

Egretta garzetta

Nearby OBIS observations27

Crocodylus porosus

Nearby OBIS observations15

Phalacrocorax fuscicollis

Nearby OBIS observations15

Tachybaptus ruficollis

Nearby OBIS observations15

Naria ocellata

Nearby OBIS observations7

Conus abbas

Nearby OBIS observations6

Actitis hypoleucos

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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