Great Basses Ridge

Best time to dive

November to April; May to September

What you might see

• Eagle rayLikely
• Grey reef sharkLikely
• Napoleon wrasseLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not confirmed; unlikely given surge/current hazards described

Safety notes

Being slammed onto the reef by waves in shallow sections, disorientation inside maze-like limestone caves/gullies/overhangs, strong surge, very short annual access window outside which conditions are dangerous

Permits & fees

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) approval explicitly required for any diving expedition; Archaeological Department and local Police also notified; divers permitted only under direct SLCG supervision; underwater photography restricted to limited areas; no fee amount published anywhere found - VERIFY

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Kirinda/Yala