Sri Lanka
The Yala Rock
About this Dive Site
Description
The Yala Rock presents a dramatic underwater landscape, where colossal rock formations create a haven for a diverse marine community. Explore the nooks and crannies to discover schools of shimmering snapper, formidable grouper, and curious moray eels, with the occasional thrill of spotting a reef shark patrolling its domain.
Best Time to Dive
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| 30°C | 31°C | 31°C | 32°C | 32°C | 31°C | 31°C | 31°C | 31°C | 31°C | 30°C | 30°C |
Peak Season
February, December, January, March, October, November
Jan
Good visibility, possibility of blue whales
Feb
Peak blue whale season, excellent visibility
Mar
Continued blue whale sightings, good conditions
Apr
Warming seas, possibility of manta rays
More monthly highlights
May
Start of southwest monsoon, potential for plankton blooms
Jun
Southwest monsoon, reduced visibility
Jul
Southwest monsoon, reduced visibility
Aug
End of southwest monsoon, visibility improving
Sep
Conditions improving, possibility of manta rays
Oct
Manta ray season begins, good visibility
Nov
Peak manta ray season, excellent conditions
Dec
Excellent visibility, continued manta ray sightings, possibility of blue whales
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