Hikkaduwa Gala
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About this site
Hikkaduwa Gala is a rock reef complex located at Hikkaduwa on Sri Lanka's south-west coast, roughly 100 km from Colombo. The site is a maze-like formation of rocks extending from 5 m to 18 m depth, characterised by swim-through caves, vertical caverns in mineshaft-style rocks, and the opportunity for multi-level dives.
The terrain consists entirely of rock, with the reef complex offering varied relief across its depth range. The structure's labyrinthine layout means divers can follow different routes through the formation, making it appealing to both beginners and more experienced divers.
The site is home to a variety of reef fishes throughout the reef complex. Entry conditions and visibility are generally good, with the season running from November through to April or May.
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Hikkaduwa Gala suits beginners as well as experienced divers, though the swim-through caves and vertical caverns require awareness and care. The site is reached by boat from Hikkaduwa and is one of the better-known reef dives along this stretch of coast.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Tawny Hermit CrabCoenobita rugosusReported here · unconfirmed
Striped SurgeonfishAcanthurus lineatusReported here · unconfirmed
Lagoon TriggerfishRhinecanthus aculeatusReported here · unconfirmed
Indian Vagabond ButterflyfishChaetodon decussatusReported here · unconfirmed
Orangestripe TriggerfishBalistapus undulatusReported here · unconfirmed
Hawaiian Convict SurgeonfishAcanthurus triostegusReported here · unconfirmed
Indo-Pacific Sergeant MajorAbudefduf vaigiensisReported here · unconfirmed
Yellowfin SurgeonfishAcanthurus xanthopterusReported here · unconfirmed
Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydasReported here · unconfirmed
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