The northern reef of the Makunudu Channel.

Makunundu (15min), Eriyadhu (40min), Ziyaaraiyfushi (20min), Reethi
Rah (35min), Hembadhoo (60min)

Exposed in strong south or southwest winds; currents can be ferocious.

20m [65ft]

South channel of Helengeli Island Resort.

Helengeli (10min)

Calm seas are essential, as there is often a big swell driving in from the east.

6km (4 miles) south of Helengeli Resort Island in the Dhonlafaru Channel.

Helengeli Island (45min)

Sheltered in most conditions, although sometimes there can be strong currents.

South side of Dhiya Adi Kandu, 270m (300yd) inside the channel.

Helengeli (60min), Asdu (40min)

Mostly sheltered in the southwest season, exposed in the northeast season.

South side of Dhiya Adi Kandu, on the ocean corner.

Helengeli (60min), Asdu (40min)

Mostly sheltered in the southwest season, exposed in the northeast season.

Western reef of Hulhule Airport Island.

Club Med (30min), Kurumba (30min), Bandos (55min), Baros (60min), Full Moon (50min), Embudhu Finolhu (60min), Embudhu Village (60min), Giraavaru (60min)

Surface conditions are usually calm, but may be choppy with incoming current from the Vaadhoo Channel against a northwesterly wind. Currents can be very strong on the wreck.

Southern, ocean side of Thila Fushi Reef

Kurumba (40min), Giraavaru (15min), Club Med (45min), Full Moon (45min), Bandos (50min)

Sheltered from northerly winds but difficult in strong southwesterlies. Often a strong current runs along the reef.

Northern side of Kuda Vattaru Reef

Kurumba (40min), Giraavaru (30min), Baros (20min), Bandos (30min), Nakatchafushi (35min)

Exposed when winds are south to northwesterly. Currents can be very strong during the southwest season, sometimes with a moderate swell.

In the centre of the channel to the southwest of Lankanfinolhu Resort Island.

Visited from most resorts in the southern part of North Male’ Atoll. Paradise Island (15min), Full Moon (35min), Bandos (20min), Huduveli (20min), Baros (35min), Ihuru (50min), Vabbinfaru (50min).

Sheltered from all but extreme weather conditions, although there is sometimes a short, choppy sea created by wind over tide. Currents can sometimes be very strong.

Inside the Bodu Kalhi Channel, east of Bandos Resort Island.

Paradise Island (25min), Full Moon (30min), Bandos (25min), Huduveli (30min), Baros (35min), Ihuru (50min), Vabbinfaru (50min), Thulaagiri (25min)

Usually sheltered, though there can be choppy created by wind over tide. Currents can be very strong.

1.6km (1 mile) northwest of Club Med Island.

Paradise Island (35min), Full Moon (15min), Bandos (30min), Ihuru (50min), Vabbinfaru (50min), Thulaagiri (40min), Club Med (10min), Kurumba (15min)

Sheltered in all seasons Very strong currents can bring eddies.

The south corner of Embudhu Kandu.

Vaadhoo (45min), Embudhu Finolhu (15min), Embudhu Village (15min), Laguna Beach (50min)

Very exposed. A big swell can develop if winds are strong.

2km (1 ½ miles) east of Fulidhoo fishing island.

Dhiggiri (30min), Alimathaa (50min)

Exposed. Can be very choppy if there is wind against tide.

First channel, 4km (2 miles) south of Dhiggiri Kandu.

Dhiggiri (20min), Alimathaa (20min)

Usually calm, although conditions can be choppy if there is wind against tide. Strong currents can run into the channel.

North channel of Alimathaa Resort.

Dhiggiri (30min), Alimathaa (5min)

Usually calm, although conditions can be choppy if there is wind against tide. Strong currents can run into the channel.

Second channel south of Alimathaa Island Resort.

Dhiggiri (30min), Alimathaa (15min)

Usually calm, although conditions can be choppy if there is wind against tide. Strong currents can run into the channel.

30m [100ft]

25m [80ft]

Second channel west of Fotteyo uninhabited island.

Dhiggiri (150min), Alimathaa (120min)

Usually calm, although conditions can be choppy if there is wind against tide. Very Strong currents can run into the channel in the northeast season.

Eastern side of Rakedhoo Kandu.

A number of resort islands make day excursions to this site.

There are often confused currents that create turbulence and over falls across the entrance to the channel.

Western side of Rakedhoo Kandu.

A number of resort islands make day excursions to this site.

There are often confused currents that create turbulence and over falls across the entrance to the channel.

30m [100ft]

1km ( ½ mile) west of Kudiboli uninhabited island.

Dhiggiri (90min), Alimathaa (90min)

Very exposed in southwest winds; very strong currents at times can cause big eddies and over falls.

Inside the atoll, between Hithadhoo and Maradhoo.

Ocean reef club (35min)

Usually good.

2.5km (1 ½ miles) northeast of Dhigurah.

Kudarah (20min), Vakarufalhi (25min). Many other resorts in southern Ari Atoll offers visits to this site. 

A short choppy sea can quickly develop in strong winds.

1km ( ½ mile) southwest of Angaga.

Rangali (50min), Mirihi (20min), Angaga (10min), Machchafushi (55min), Twin island (55min)

Generally good.

North corner of Kaluhadhihuraa Reef.

Thundufushi (10min), Moofushi (40min), Athurugau (45min)

Very strong currents can be fun through this channel in both seasons. If the wind is against the tide the water can be choppy.

In the middle of Kalhuhadhihuraa Kandu.

Thundufushi (10min), Moofushi (40min), Athurugau (45min)

Very strong currents can be fun through this channel in both seasons. If the wind is against the tide the water can be choppy.

The channel between Madivaru uninhabited island and Rasdhoo Island.

Kuramathi (10min), Veligandu (25min). Some of the other resorts in Ari Atoll run full-day excursions to this site.

Usually good in all weathers.

South channel of Maaga uninhabited island.

Ellaidhoo (20min), Halaveli (40min), Bathala (60min), Maayafushi (60min).

Usually good, although can be choppy if there is wind against the tide.

1km ( ½ mile) southwest of Fesdu resort island on the north side of Viligili Falhu.

Fesdu (15min), Maayafushi (30min), Madoogali (40 min), Ellaidhoo (45 min). Other resort islands in Ari Atoll run day trips to the site.

Usually good, although visibility may be reduced in unsettled weather.

North channel of Maalhos fishing island.

Fesdu (45min), Moofushi (50min), Madoogali (50 min). Other resort islands on the eastern side of the atoll run day trips to site.

Exposed in the southwest season, when condition can be very difficult. Very strong currents can flow over this thila in both season.

500m (550yd) northeast of Kihaadhufaru.

Sonevafushi (60min).

Usually calm, unless winds are very strong.

1km ( ½ mile) north of Dharavandhoo fishing island.

Sonevafushi (40min).

Usually calm, but a short, choppy sea may develop in strong winds.

2km ( 1 ½ miles) to the northwest of Dharavandhoo fishing island.

Sonevafushi (40min).

Usually calm.

2km ( 1 ½ miles) to the northwest of Dharavandhoo fishing island.

Sonevafushi (40min).

Usually calm.

1km (½ miles) south of Horubadhoo Resort Island.

Sonevafushi (25min).

Usually calm, but a short, choppy sea may develop with wind against tide.

Eastern side of the Fehigili Channel.

Kuredu (10min).

Currents can be very strong, creating a choppy sea at times.

20m [65ft]

The south reef of Boamandhipper Kandu.

Kuredu (50min).

There can be a strong current across the reeftop which may lead to choppy sea.

Southern channel of Fushifaru island.

Kuredu (40min).

Currents can be very strong in the channel and choppy sea can develop.

1km ( ½ mile) northeast of Felivaru island on the Gaaerifaru reef.

Kuredu (60min)

Currents can be very strong across the top of the wreck at times there are over falls.