Blue Hole
Protected Area
B.Angafaru Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
Blue Hole is a cave dive where divers can encounter blue sharks, sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
The Blue Hole in Baa Atoll is a shallow cave dive, topping out at 23 metres. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking to experience their first overhead environment. You’ll find schools of glassfish sheltering inside, sometimes with a whitetip reef shark passing through the entrance. It's a relaxed dive, usually with minimal current.
Typical Blue Hole 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 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Dive Butler Amilla
Ocean Sports Maldives
Ocean Stories Aquatic Centre
Fehi Velaa Dive
Ocean Dimensions Kihaa
Joy Dive Dreamland
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Blue Hole
Blue Hole Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Blue Hole, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (5.8, 73.2) (7km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 28.5–30.5°C
Current Speed
14 cm/s
Direction: E (90°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.155 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
35.33 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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