The Earl Of Shaftesbury

Sri Lanka

The Earl Of Shaftesbury

15–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
2Species

Conditions Summary

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

Planning signal71/100
Waves
1.5 m
9.8 s
Swell
1.4 m
8.8 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
28.9°C
Wind
12.3 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.3 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.5–1.5 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature28.9°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.4–1.5 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature28.8°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves1.4–1.6 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature28.9°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.6–1.8 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature28.9°C
Next 72 hours
23:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
05:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
11:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
17:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
23:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
05:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
11:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
17:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
23:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
05:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
11:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
17:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
Catalog depth15–30 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-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: mild
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
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog3
Imbricata atlantic hawksbill
Eretmochelys imbricata
DeepLog1
Balistapus undulatus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Coenobita rugosus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Abudefduf vaigiensis
Nearby OBIS observations6
Acanthurus lineatus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Rhinecanthus aculeatus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Acanthurus xanthopterus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Grapsus tenuicrustatus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Chaetodon decussatus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Chrysiptera brownriggii
Nearby OBIS observations4
Muricidae
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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Photos

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