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Muttiyan Gala

Muttiyan Gala

Negombo, Sri Lanka

Depth
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14m

Visibility
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14m - 42m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Muttiyan Gala

Negombo, Sri Lanka

Muttiyan Gala
Depth
Depth Icon

14m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

14m - 42m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Muttiyan Gala

This site holds a beautiful small rocky reef barrier enveloped in a spectacular display of hard and soft coral, surrounded by a large variety of marine life in abundance. This is a shallow reef dive suitable for all level divers. A great night dive with good photo opportunity.

Muttiyan Gala Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Rock, Other, Night

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

14m

Visibility Range

14m 42m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O2

10% at 12m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Bullseyes
  • Cuttle Fish
  • Groupers
  • Moray Eels
  • Reef Fish
  • Snappers
  • Sweetlips
  • 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.

  • Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

  • Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

  • Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

  • Landmark Misidentification — Familiar sites can become unrecognisable at night.

  • Light-Induced Tunnel Vision — Focused light beams reduce peripheral awareness.

  • Depth Perception Errors — Reduced ambient light increases depth perception mistakes.

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