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Katana

Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Shallow beginner dive site with sand, rocks, rays, and nudibranchs.

Boat Access
4m Avg Depth
5m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is ideal for beginner divers. The seabed consists of sand, providing a habitat for rays. There are also several rock formations available for exploration and searching for Nudibranchs. It’s a great location to start your diving journey.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

beginner friendlyturtlemacro photographysandy bottomrocky reef

Marine Life

AngelfishSnapperSea turtleNudibranchLobsterRaysReef Fish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Extremely shallow maximum depth (5m) and sandy bottom make it perfect for training and first dives.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 29.5°C

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