Cathedral
Protected Area
Ha.Gallandhoo Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
Cathedral is a cave dive where divers can encounter blue sharks, sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
Cathedral in Baa Atoll gives you a good sense of scale. It's a wall dive, dropping to around 23 meters and then beyond, so it's one for those who appreciate dramatic topography. We like to drift along, checking out the hard and soft corals plastered to the wall. You'll likely spot grey reef sharks patrolling the blue, along with white tips, and we've had a few good encounters with dogtooth tuna here too. It's a pretty straightforward dive, suitable for beginners, especially if you stick close to the reef and let the current do some of the work.
Typical Cathedral 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cathedral
Cathedral Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cathedral, 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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