

Best for beginner divers, 6-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Coral Island is a small rocky outcrop located 500 metres from Pigeon Island, featuring fringing reefs on its northern and southern sides. This site offers a quieter alternative to the main national park, with depths ranging from 6 to 15 metres and an average depth of 10 metres. Access is by boat only. Divers and snorkellers can expect mild currents and visibility between 12 and 25 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius. Hazards include jellyfish, sharks, sharp coral, and stonefish. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, boxfish, triggerfish, parrotfish, and angelfish.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
6-15m
Visibility
12-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
120 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, striped surgeonfish, melon butterflyfish, semicircle angelfish, spotted boxfish, orangestripe triggerfish, moorish idols, vagabond butterflyfish, pacific bullethead parrotfish, and threadfin butterflyfish.
Yes, Coral Island is suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 6 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Access to Coral Island requires a boat.
Yes, the site has a snorkel rating of 3 out of 5.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Coral Island in Trincomalee. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Coral Island in Trincomalee are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Coral Island in Trincomalee should be aware of jellyfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Coral Island in Trincomalee typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Coral Island in Trincomalee typically ranges from 12 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.