North Reef — Trincomalee
5–22 m22 min by boatMay to October
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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Questions about North Reef
What's the best part of North Reef to dive for experienced divers?
The deeper sections below 15 m have better sea fan coverage and more interesting topography. We'd head there first while you've got full tanks, then work up to the shallower bommies for the long shallow portion of the dive.
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