North Reef — Trincomalee
About this dive site
North Reef runs from 5 m down to about 22 m, which means you can adjust the dive profile for whoever is in the water. The reef is large and diverse. Hard corals dominate the shallows. Sea fans and soft corals appear deeper. Good for mixed-certification groups.
What you'll see
- Hawksbill turtles
- Barracuda
- Moray eels
- Lionfish
- Hard corals in shallow sections
- Sea fans and soft corals deeper
- Reef fish — mixed tropical species
Site highlights
- ✓Variable depth — suitable for all certification levels
- ✓Large, diverse reef system
- ✓Visible from shallow to 22 m
- ✓Good for mixed-level groups
Currents & Visibility
Variable current. Calm in the shallows. Visibility 10–20 m.
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Equipment included · Local guides · Small groups
Questions about North Reef
“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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