Elements - Baa Atoll

The team at Elements in Baa Atoll are fantastic. They’re a PADI 5-star operation, exactly what you want in the Maldives – professional, but with that laid-back island vibe that makes every dive feel like a holiday. We love their commitment to small groups, it really makes a difference when you’re drifting along a channel, not fighting for position. Our favourite thing about diving with Elements is their local knowledge. They know Baa Atoll like the back of their hand, especially around Hanifaru Bay when the mantas are in season. While everyone else is racing to the same spot, they often have a knack for finding the quieter aggregations, giving you more space with those gentle giants. We've had phenomenal experiences with them, watching dozens of mantas barrel roll and feed in the plankton soup. If you’re heading to Baa for the big pelagics, especially the mantas, these are your people. They excel at crafting a chill, personalised dive experience for those who appreciate quality over quantity.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
5.295000, 73.061940
Phone
+960 660-6342
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.silversandsdiving.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:22268]
Address
Anantara Kihavah Villas, Kihavah Huravalhi Island, Baa Atoll, Maldives

Dive Sites Near Elements

Elements provides access to 15 dive sites in Baa Atoll.

Other Dive Centres in Baa Atoll

Best Time to Dive in Baa Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in Baa Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.5°C
  • February: 28.8°C
  • March: 29.4°C
  • April: 30.4°C
  • May: 30.0°C
  • June: 29.4°C
  • July: 29.4°C
  • August: 29.2°C
  • September: 29.1°C
  • October: 29.1°C
  • November: 29.2°C
  • December: 29.0°C

Marine Life in Baa Atoll

Home to 23 recorded species including 12 hard corals, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 reef fish, 1 sharks & rays, 1 whales & dolphins, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Baa Atoll

Based on average water temperature of 29.3°C, currents 24 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories