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Do you need a wetsuit for diving in Sri Lanka.

Asked 5 months agoSeen by 40 travellers

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Caleb K.•275 rep•1

Is the water warm enough to just dive in a swimsuit or rash guard.

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asked 5 months ago

Caleb K.•275 rep•1

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The ocean water around Sri Lanka is incredibly warm typically hovering around a perfect 28 degrees Celsius year round. You absolutely do not need a thick winter wetsuit.

answered 5 months ago

Nuwan D.•19460 rep•1

If you are doing highly deep wreck dives where the water temperature can drop slightly at the bottom a full length 3mm wetsuit provides perfect comfortable insulation.

answered 5 months ago

Amali K.•18960 rep•1

Many highly experienced divers simply wear a standard swimsuit and a long sleeve rash guard. However wearing a thin 3mm shorty wetsuit is highly recommended purely for protection against accidental scrapes on the coral or minor jellyfish stings.