The Drop
Why dive here
With 364+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dugongs, eagle rays and giant moray eels - The Drop offers some of Lakshadweep's richest wall diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
The Drop lives up to its name, offering a vertical descent along a vibrant wall in Lakshadweep. It’s a comfortable intermediate dive, holding at a maximum depth of 24 metres. We’ve found plenty of pelagics cruising by in the blue, so keep an eye out for tuna and trevally. This site is a solid choice for those who enjoy a drift along a reef face, without feeling rushed.
Typical The Drop 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 24m - 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 The Drop
The Drop Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Drop, 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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