Sri Lanka

Akurala

Akurala is a coastal town in Sri Lanka's Southern Province along the Indian Ocean. It isn't a major diving hub, but the area provides access to local reef sites and shore-based diving activities typical of Sri Lanka’s southern coast. Expect gentle tropical conditions with warm water and moderate visibility near shore, and a range of small reef formations and marine life accessible from nearby dive centers along the coast. With +local dive centers and operators, Akurala can work as a convenient base for day trips to nearby reefs and wrecks along the southern coast, rather than a standalone dive destination.

Essential information for traveling in Sri Lanka

About Sri Lanka

Sea
Bay of Bengal, Laccadive Sea and Indian Ocean
Timezone
Asia/Colombo
Languages
SI TA
Demonym
Sri Lankan
Phone prefix
+94

Practicalities

Currency
LKR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type D, Type G
Airports
CMB HRI GOI TRR JAF

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Akurala

Nearby Dive Sites (23)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Akurala

The best time to dive in Akurala

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
25 °C 28 °C 0/10
02 - Feb.
26 °C 29 °C 4/10
03 - Mar.
27 °C 30 °C 1/10
04 - Apr.
27 °C 30 °C 0/10
05 - May
28 °C 30 °C 0/10
06 - Jun.
27 °C 29 °C 0/10
07 - Jul.
27 °C 28 °C 0/10
08 - Aug.
27 °C 28 °C 0/10
09 - Sept.
27 °C 28 °C 0/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 29 °C 0/10
11 - Nov.
26 °C 29 °C 0/10
12 - Dec.
26 °C 28 °C 0/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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