Welluore Rock

Vibrant shallow reef with diverse corals and abundant marine life.

Boat Access
9m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located just off Nilaveli Beach, offering a diverse underwater experience. The area features both soft and hard corals – including whip coral, table coral, anemone soft corals, and sun coral – creating a vibrant reef ecosystem. Divers can encounter a variety of tropical fish, such as moorish idols, scorpionfish, lionfish, sweetlips, and smaller critters like nudibranchs, feather stars, and shrimp. Stingrays are often spotted, and turtles frequently visit this location. Welluore Rock provides an excellent opportunity for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced enthusiasts interested in macro marine life. The maximum depth is 11 meters, with an average depth around 8-9 meters.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

coral reefturtlemacro photographybeginner friendlywide angle

Marine Life

ScorpionfishLionfishMoorish idolAngelfishSweetlipsHawksbill turtleStingrayNudibranchShrimpLobsterTable coralSun coral

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth is suitable for beginners, with rich macro life and photography opportunities for advanced divers.

Hazards:
boat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:

Mild

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