Knife Rock — Trincomalee
About this dive site
Knife Rock is a thin, blade-like formation that drops from the surface to about 14 m, with both sides of the wall covered in marine life. The site is sheltered on rough-weather days. Scorpionfish sightings are almost guaranteed for divers who look carefully.
What you'll see
- Parrotfish
- Triggerfish
- Surgeonfish
- Hawksbill turtles
- Scorpionfish (camouflaged)
- Wrasse
- Butterflyfish
Site highlights
- ✓Blade-like rock formation running 3–14 m
- ✓Snorkelling accessible from the surface
- ✓Good shelter on rough-weather days
- ✓Scorpionfish sightings almost guaranteed
Currents & Visibility
Light current. Sheltered site. Visibility 12–18 m.
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Equipment included · Local guides · Small groups
Questions about Knife Rock
“Swami Rock is something else entirely. The statues on the reef, the turtles, the sheer amount of life on the wall. I've dived in Thailand, Indonesia, the Red Sea, and this is right up there. The guides know every inch of these reefs. Highly recommended.”
James T.
United Kingdom · Fun Diving
“Did my Advanced here after getting my Open Water in Koh Tao. The Klathipa deep dive and the wreck dive were both incredible. Small groups, attentive instruction, and the equipment was in excellent condition. I'll be back for the specialty courses.”
Aiko N.
Japan · Advanced Open Water Diver
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