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sea horse

3.6 — based on 17 community signals
4.2 12 especies 26 colaboradores

Sea Horse is a year-round dive destination in Sri Lanka with 12 documented species observations and active community video content.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Principiante
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tiburón de arrecife

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
10.4 kn
Olas
2 m
Agua
28.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (52%)
Now: W (275°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.55m

Próxima: Alta a las 04:00 (+0.47m)

+0.7 m+0.1 m
▲ 04:00 · +0.47m ▼ 10:00 · +0.27m ▲ 15:00 · +0.38m ▼ 21:00 · +0.22m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.65 · high Aire PM2.59 · good 05:58 18:06
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 12.5 2.48 8 10mm
09-20 12.3 2.52 8 25mm
09-21 12.2 2.48 9 27mm
09-22 11.7 2.24 9 28mm
09-23 10.9 2.14 9 24mm
09-24 10.8 2.02 9 21mm
09-25 9.2 1.98 8 19mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 3.5°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Sea Horse offers consistent diving opportunities throughout the year in Sri Lankan waters. The site has attracted documented observations of 12 distinct marine species, making it a reliable spot for divers interested in biodiversity. With three community videos available, you can preview conditions and marine life before planning your trip. The reef here supports varied sea life typical of Sri Lanka's dive environment. Year-round access means you're not locked into narrow seasonal windows—planning flexibility is a real advantage for traveling divers. The site sits outside a marine protected area, so standard Sri Lankan diving regulations apply. Coral health is worth monitoring; the reef is flagged for bleaching watch status. This doesn't mean the site is damaged now, but it's smart to check current conditions with local operators before booking. The community video library gives you honest intel from recent divers who've been in the water.

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Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Vida marina

Tiburón de arrecife

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type D/G/M · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 9051km · ~2082kg · €37

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Sea Horse?

Sea Horse is diveable year-round, so you have flexibility in scheduling. Check with local dive operators for current sea conditions and visibility before your trip.

What's the difficulty level and depth at Sea Horse?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't documented for this site. Contact Sri Lankan dive operators who work Sea Horse regularly to get current conditions and skill recommendations.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been documented at Sea Horse. Watch the three available community videos to see what recent divers have encountered in the water.

Do I need permits to dive here?

Sea Horse is outside a marine protected area, so standard Sri Lankan diving rules apply. Your dive operator will handle any required permits and local regulations.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

sea horse

0 km
Centro de buceo

Pearl Divers PADI Resort

0.1 km
Centro de buceo PADI
PADI
Horario: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00

Unawatuna Diving Centre

0.1 km
Centro de buceo

Angel Diving

0.5 km
Centro de buceo

Submarine Diving School

0.7 km
Centro de buceo

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

9 registros · 8 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Acromitus flagellatus

Scyphozoa · Catostylidae
GBIF
Última observación:
25 ene 2026
×1registros

Stomopneustes variolaris

Echinoidea · Stomopneustidae
GBIF
Última observación:
19 ene 2026
×1registros

Grapsus tenuicrustatus

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Última observación:
19 ene 2026
×1registros

Holothuria atra

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
GBIF
Última observación:
19 ene 2026
×1registros

Acavus phoenix

Gastropoda · Acavidae
GBIF
Última observación:
14 ene 2026
×2registros

Plagusia squamosa

Malacostraca · Plagusiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
14 ene 2026
×1registros

Stenella longirostris

Mammalia · Delphinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 ene 2026
×1registros

Pocillopora damicornis

Anthozoa · Pocilloporidae
GBIF
Última observación:
9 ene 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Scuba Diving Experience in Unawatuna Sri Lanka, Beginner's Guide, Seahorse Divers Unawatuna Vlog #02

Seahorse Dive Center Unawatuna

Plongée avec sea horse diving à Unawatuna Sri Lanka

Seahorse Dive Center Unawatuna

Sea Horse Scuba Divers Unawatuna

Seahorse Dive Center Unawatuna

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