Yala Rock is a reef dive located off the south coast of Sri Lanka, accessible only by boat. The site features a reef structure spanning depths of 18 to 24 metres. Divers can expect visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures are consistent, remaining between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. While the current is generally mild, the site can experience strong currents, and divers should remain close to the boat while monitoring conditions. This site is suited for intermediate divers. Check locally for boat operator information and confirm sea conditions during monsoon transition periods.

Moray Point is a rocky reef ridge extending for two kilometres off the coast of Mirissa. The site features a depth range of 14 to 40 metres, making it suitable for divers of various experience levels. Access is exclusively by boat, with the site located 1000 metres from the shore. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents and variable visibility between 8 and 15 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, ranging from 26 to 29 degrees Celsius. Facilities available at the shore base include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, equipment rental, and boat charter services.

Rock Wall is a rocky reef located 500 metres off the coast of Mirissa. The site is characterised by massive rock boulders that create a complex topography for divers to navigate. With depths ranging from 8 to 25 metres and an average of 15 metres, it is suitable for beginner divers. Access is by boat only. Conditions are generally stable with mild currents and visibility between 10 and 25 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, typically between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic in the area during their 45-minute dives.

Octopus Reef in Mirissa is a remnant of an old coral reef featuring a sandy bottom and remaining coral structures. The site is well-suited for macro photography due to the presence of nudibranchs and small critters. Divers can expect depths ranging from 8 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 16 metres. Access is by boat only. Conditions are generally mild with visibility between 10 and 25 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius. Divers should be aware of sharp coral hazards. The site is suitable for beginners, and the habitat supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates.

Polhena Reef is a shallow coral reef located 200 metres from the shore in Mirissa, Sri Lanka. This site is suitable for beginners, offering an average depth of 7 metres with a maximum of 12 metres. Divers typically experience mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 25 metres. The site is accessed directly from the shore and is well-supported by local facilities, including parking, showers, and air fills. Dives here generally last around 60 minutes. Hazards to be aware of include jellyfish, sea urchins, and sharp coral. The water temperature remains consistent throughout the year, ranging between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Napoleon Reef is a boat-accessible site located 450 metres off the coast of Hikkaduwa. The reef features a long structure with depths ranging from 8 to 18 metres, averaging 18 metres. Divers typically spend 50 minutes exploring the topography, which is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents. Visibility at the site generally ranges between 10 and 25 metres, with water temperatures remaining consistent between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should be aware of the presence of stonefish in the area. Access to this site requires a boat, which typically takes 10 minutes to reach from the beach.

Gala Pita Gala is a large underwater pinnacle located off Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka. The site consists of stacked rock formations creating a multi-level topography that ranges from 10 metres at the top to a maximum depth of 25 metres. Divers typically circle the rock structure, which features caves and crevices. The environment supports sponges, soft corals, and fan corals. Species recorded around this area include painted moray, blue ringed angelfish, vagabond butterflyfish, pufferfish, striped surgeonfish, painted spiny lobster, groupers, redtooth triggerfish, and bluefin trevally. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including lionfish, stonefish, and the overhead environment within the cave sections. Access is by boat only, with mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 25 metres.

Aluth Gala is a large rocky pinnacle located off the coast of Hikkaduwa. The site features a complex topography with a top depth of approximately 12 metres and a maximum depth reaching 25 metres. Divers can navigate through and under various rock formations. Conditions are suitable for intermediate divers, with moderate currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 25 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 28C and 30C throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include blue ringed angelfish, painted moray, vagabond butterflyfish, and various groupers. Divers should be aware of the presence of lionfish and stonefish in the area.