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| NORTH MALE [ KAAFU ATOLL ] : NORTHERN AREA | |||
| RASFARI | |||
| LOCATION | : | Ocean reef of Rasfari uninhibited Island. | |
| ACCESS | : | Nakatchafushi (15min), Kudahithi (25min), Boduhithi (35min), Hembadhoo (60min), Ihuru (60min) | |
| CONDITIONS | : | Very exposed in south and northwesterly winds; a big swell can build. Currents are moderate to strong. Sheltered during the northeast monsoon. | |
| AVERAGE VISIBILITY | : | 25 m [ 80ft ] | |
| AVERAGE DEPTH | : | 25 m [ 80ft ] | |
| MAXIMUM DEPTH | : | 40m+ [ 130ft+ ] | |
| BODUHITHI THILA | |||
| LOCATION | : | Centre of the Boduhithi Channel. | |
| ACCESS | : | Nearly all resorts in North Male’ Atoll send dive parties to this site during the northeast monsoon | |
| CONDITIONS | : | Sheltered in the northeast monsoon, exposed otherwise. Currents can be very strong. | |
| AVERAGE VISIBILITY | : | 20m [ 65ft ] | |
| AVERAGE DEPTH | : | 12m [ 40ft ] | |
| MAXIMUM DEPTH | : | 30m+ [ 100ft+ ] | |
| NORTH MALE [ KAAFU ATOLL ] : SOUTHERN AREA | |||
| GIRIFUSHI THILA | |||
| LOCATION | : | Between Girifushi and Himmafushi islands | |
| ACCESS | : | Tari Village (15min), Hudhuveli (30min), Lohifushi (45min), Kanifinolhu (45min), Paradise Island (45min). Many other resorts in the atoll offer trips here | |
| CONDITIONS | : | Wind against tide can raise a short, choppy sea, but otherwise this site is usually good for diving. There are very strong currents in this channel, and these can cause surface eddies. | |
| AVERAGE VISIBILITY | : | 30m [ 100ft ] | |
| AVERAGE DEPTH | : | 20m [ 65ft ] | |
| MAXIMUM DEPTH | : | 35m [ 115ft ] | |
| LANKANFINOLHU FARU (MANTA POINT) | |||
| LOCATION | : | Southeast corner of Lankanfinolhu Reef. | |
| ACCESS | : | Visited in the southwest season from most resorts in the southern part of North Male’ Atoll and from South Male’ Atoll. Paradise Island (10min), Full Moon (25min), Bandos (25min), Club Med (30min), Kurumba (30min), Baros (50min) | |
| CONDITIONS | : | There is often a strong swell and surge, which can make it an uncomfortable dive for novices and snorkellers. There is often a strong current along the reef. | |
| AVERAGE VISIBILITY | : | 20m [ 65ft ] | |
| AVERAGE DEPTH | : | 15m [ 50ft ] | |
| MAXIMUM DEPTH | : | 40m [ 130ft ] | |
| SOUTH MALE' (KAAFU ATOLL) | |||
| COCOA THILA | |||
| LOCATION | : | In the middle of Biyadhoo Kandu. | |
| ACCESS | : | Cocoa (10min), Biyadoo (15min), Villivaru (15min), Kandooma (10min). | |
| CONDITIONS | : | Ferocious currents at times. A short, choppy sea may develop if there is wind over tide. | |
| AVERAGE VISIBILITY | : | 25m [ 80ft ] | |
| AVERAGE DEPTH | : | 20m [ 65ft ] | |
| MAXIMUM DEPTH | : | 35m [ 115ft ] | |
| GURAIDHOO KANDU SOUTH | |||
| LOCATION | : | Southern corner of Guraidhoo kandu. | |
| ACCESS | : | Cocoa (25min), Biyadoo (20min), Villivaru (20min), Kandooma (15min). | |
| CONDITIONS | : | Frequently a rolling swell. The waves often break on the reef in the shallows. | |
| AVERAGE VISIBILITY | : | 25m [ 80ft ] | |
| AVERAGE DEPTH | : | 20m [ 65ft ] | |
| MAXIMUM DEPTH | : | 35m [ 115ft ] | |
| FELIDHOO (VAAVU ATOLL) | |||
| FOTTEYO KANDU | |||
| LOCATION | : | In the middle of Biyadhoo Kandu. | |
| ACCESS | : | Cocoa (10min), Biyadoo (15min), Villivaru (15min), Kandooma (10min). | |
| CONDITIONS | : | Ferocious currents at times. A short, choppy sea may develop if there is wind over tide. | |
| AVERAGE VISIBILITY | : | 30m [ 100ft ] | |
| AVERAGE DEPTH | : | 20m [ 65ft ] | |
| MAXIMUM DEPTH | : | 40m+ [ 140ft+ ] | |
| ADDU (SEENU ATOLL ) | |||
| MUDAKAN | |||
| LOCATION | : | Northeast side of the channel light. | |
| ACCESS | : | Ocean reef club (45min) | |
| CONDITIONS | : | Usually good. | |
| AVERAGE VISIBILITY | : | 15m [ 50ft ] | |
| AVERAGE DEPTH | : | 15m [ 50ft ] | |
| MAXIMUM DEPTH | : | 30m [ 100ft ] | |
| ARI ALIFU (SOUTHERN ) | |||
| KUDARAH THILA | |||
| LOCATION | : | 1km ( ½ mile) southeast of Kudarah island resort. | |
| ACCESS | : | Kudarah (10min), Vakarufalhi (10min), Machchafushi (20min). Many other resorts in Ari Atoll run trips to here. | |
| CONDITIONS | : | Spring tides can bring ferocious currents. | |
| AVERAGE VISIBILITY | : | 20m [ 65ft ] | |
| AVERAGE DEPTH | : | 20m [ 65ft ] | |
| MAXIMUM DEPTH | : | 40m [ 130ft ] | |
| HUKURUELHI FARU (MADIVARU) | |||
| LOCATION | : | South side of Rangali Channel. | |
| ACCESS | : | Rangali (10min), Mirihi (35min), Angaga (60min). Many resorts in Ari Atoll offer day excursions to this site during the manta season. | |
| CONDITIONS | : | Usually good in the northeast season. | |
| AVERAGE VISIBILITY | : | 25m [ 80ft ] | |
| AVERAGE DEPTH | : | 10m [ 33ft ] | |
| MAXIMUM DEPTH | : | 30m [ 100ft ] | |
| ARI ALIFU (NORTHERN ) | |||
| UKULHAS THILA | |||
| LOCATION | : | 5km (3 miles) north of Ukulhas island. | |
| ACCESS | : | Velidhoo (40min), Nika (50min), Gangehi (55min). Many other resorts in Ari Atoll run full-day excursions to this site in the northeast season. | |
| CONDITIONS | : | This site is very exposed and should not be visited unless the conditions are good. | |
| AVERAGE VISIBILITY | : | 25m [ 80ft ] | |
| AVERAGE DEPTH | : | 20m [ 65ft ] | |
| MAXIMUM DEPTH | : | 30m [ 100ft ] | |
| MAAYA THILA | |||
| LOCATION | : | 3km (2 miles) northwest of Maayafushi Resort Island. | |
| ACCESS | : | Maayafushi (45min), Halaveli (35min), Bathala (40min), Ellaidhoo (50min), Fesdu (50min). Many other resorts in Ari Atoll visit this site on day excursions. | |
| CONDITIONS | : | Good. | |
| AVERAGE VISIBILITY | : | 20m [ 65ft ] | |
| AVERAGE DEPTH | : | 15m [ 50ft ] | |
| MAXIMUM DEPTH | : | 40m [ 130ft ] | |
| MUSHIMASMIGILI (FISH HEAD) | |||
| LOCATION | : | 4 km ( 2 ½ miles) south of Mushimasmigili uninhabitat island. | |
| ACCESS | : | Ellaidhoo (40min), Halaveli (60min), Fesdu (60min). Other resorts in Ari Atoll and some resorts in north and south male’ atolls run day excursions. | |
| CONDITIONS | : | Usually good. | |
| AVERAGE VISIBILITY | : | 20m [ 65ft ] | |
| AVERAGE DEPTH | : | 15m [ 50ft ] | |
| MAXIMUM DEPTH | : | 42m [ 138ft ] | |
| FAADHIPPOLHU (LHAVIYANI ATOLL) | |||
| FUSHIFARU THILA | |||
| LOCATION | : | 1km ( ½ mile) east of Fushifaru Island. | |
| ACCESS | : | Kuredu (40min). | |
| CONDITIONS | : | Currents can be very strong in the channel and choppy sea can develop. | |
| AVERAGE VISIBILITY | : | 25m [ 80ft ] | |
| AVERAGE DEPTH | : | 12m [ 40ft ] | |
| MAXIMUM DEPTH | : | 25m [ 80ft ] | |
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