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Kalpitiya Ridge

Kalpitiya Ridge

Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka

Depth
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17m

Visibility
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13m - 38m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Kalpitiya Ridge

Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka

Kalpitiya Ridge
Depth
Depth Icon

17m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

13m - 38m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Kalpitiya Ridge

Situated just offshore and a few miles from the Bar Reef. The Kalpitya Ridge is well known for its spectacular display of coral growth and abundant marine life. Here you will drop into shallow water and gradually slope to water no deeper than 17 meters. Excellent underwater topography and great for photography.

Kalpitiya Ridge Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

17m

Visibility Range

13m 38m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 52%

O2

13% at 15m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Big Eyes
  • Eels
  • Groupers
  • Reef Fish
  • Trevally
  • Various
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Location

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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