Bar Reef

Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka

Depth

Visibility

15m - 45m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Bar Reef

By far the most easiest dive in kalpitiya. Here you will find water reaching no deeper than 5 meters. Great visibility and spectacular coral growth is what makes this dive one of the very best. Easy shore dive with an excellent underwater landscape and abundant marine life. Great for night diving, beginner diving and dive training.

Bar Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

Visibility Range

15m – 45m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

-1% at 3m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Groupers
Reef Fish
Tropical Fish
Various

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Dive Site Hazards

Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.
Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.
Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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