Manta Point
Why dive here
With 364+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dugongs, eagle rays and giant moray eels - Manta Point offers some of Lakshadweep's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
Manta Point in Lakshadweep certainly delivers on its name, though we’ve found the manta encounters can be hit or miss depending on the season and luck. Even without the big rays, this site offers a pleasant wall dive, dropping from 12m down to 20m, making it a comfortable spot for beginners. We often find a good number of oriental sweetlips here, sometimes schooling close to the wall, and Napoleonfish are a regular sight. Keep an eye out for hawksbill turtles too; they seem quite at home munching on the corals. It’s a gentle introduction to Lakshadweep’s diving, best enjoyed as a calm drift along the reef edge.
Typical Manta Point Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Manta Point
Manta Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Manta Point, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.98, 72.27) (10km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 28.2–30.8°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
5.53 m/s
10.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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