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)

Model conditions signal62/100
Waves
1.6 m
11.7 s
Swell
1.6 m
10.3 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
30.3°C
Wind
13.1 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.4 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.6–1.6 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.5–1.6 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Thu, Oct 22Challenging
Waves1.5–1.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.6–1.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Next 72 hours
16:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
22:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
04:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
10:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
16:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
22:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
04:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
10:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
16:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
22:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
04:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
10:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°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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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

wrecksalt Wateradvanced 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
DeepLog3
Imbricata atlantic hawksbill
Eretmochelys imbricata
DeepLog1
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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