Diyamba Kupatha is a wide rocky reef system off Unawatuna lying between 25 and 30 m. Black and red corals and anemones cover the rock, moray eels and trevally live on the reef, and dolphins and whale sharks are sometimes seen here.
0Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Unawatuna & Jungle Beach and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive spreads across a broad rocky reef between 25 and 30 m. Black and red corals and anemones grow on the rock, and moray eels and trevally are common on the reef. Dolphins and whale sharks sometimes pass the site.
Marine life and season
- Whale sharks
- Dolphins
- Trevally & jacks
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Unawatuna & Jungle Beach: Dolphins and whale sharks are seen here most often in February.
Questions divers ask
When are whale sharks seen at Diyamba Kupatha?+
Dolphins and whale sharks are sometimes spotted at the reef, especially in February.
Sources
- Unawatuna Dive Sites — Pearl Divers
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Reef
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Wreck
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Wreck
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