Bar Reef is a shore dive site in Sri Lanka with depths of up to 0.5 m (2 ft). Typically most favorable Mar · from 3 years of archive data. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 28°C
Dive windows this week
Best: TueFavorable windowModerate window— no window
First light 5:40 · Sunrise 6:01 · Sunset 18:13 · all windows sit within daylight
Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.3 km from site · graded 15h ago
Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.
Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.
No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.
What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.
March hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.
Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.
No recorded sightings data for this site yet. Species lists appear as GBIF records and diver reports accumulate.
Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.
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Data updated July 2026
Bar Reef is a dive site in Sri Lanka. The site reaches a maximum depth of about 1 m. It is accessible from shore.
No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.
Bar Reef reaches a maximum depth of 0.5 metres (2 feet) — a shallow dive. It is a saltwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.
Bar Reef is a shore dive — you can enter from land. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.
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