Diving in Unawatuna

If you want clear, warm waters that are exceptionally calm, scuba diving Unawatuna between December and March is a real treat. Here there are a whole host of different dive sites that can be quite rocky and contain some sensational wrecks – don’t miss the Rangoon wreck, populated by huge schools of fish. Ideal for beginners it is also great for deep dives and night dives. You’ll spot huge Napolean wrasse and black coral as well as tiny sea horses and the sweeping white-sand bay of Unawatuna itself is absolutely beautiful and the perfect place to relax when you’ve finished diving.

The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.