Passikudah Reefs

Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

Depth

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Passikudah Reefs

Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

Depth

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Passikudah Reefs

This site could have easily passed as a shore dive. However, these reefs are reached via a short boat ride. Here yo uwill find the water dropping to no deeper than 6 meters where you will find a silty bottom. This site has diverse coral and marine life in abundance. Great for beginner diving, night diving and dive training.

Passikudah Reefs Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Reef, Night

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

5% at 4m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Box Fish
Butterfly Fish
Eels
Groupers
Snappers
Trevally
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.

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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