Hikkaduwa Gala

Best time to dive

November to April

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Grey reef sharkPossible
• Moray eelLikely
• Sea turtleLikely

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 directly confirmed for this exact site; the general Hikkaduwa reef nearby is snorkelable

Safety notes

Rift/channel diving technique required per some sources; otherwise low hazard given shallow depth

Permits & fees

Within Hikkaduwa Marine National Park boundary; ~LKR 380 general park entrance fee plausibly applies but a diver-specific fee was not confirmed - VERIFY

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Hikkaduwa