Koamas by Jalboot @ Kudakurathu - Baa Atoll

The team at Koamas by Jalboot @ Kudakurathu really leans into the Baa Atoll's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status, and we love them for it. They’re PADI 5-star, which is great, but it’s their passion for the local environment that truly stands out. This is the place if you're serious about seeing manta rays during the season, really serious. We’d suggest staying close to Hanifaru Bay during July to November; it’s an absolute feeding frenzy when the plankton blooms, schools of mantas spiralling so close you can hear the water displacement. Beyond the mantas, they’re excellent at finding the smaller stuff too. Our favourite experience was a drift dive along Dhonfanu Thila, where the currents brought in grey reef sharks cruising just beyond the drop-off, while closer to the reef, we spotted a few shy leopard sharks resting in the sand patches. The visibility here can hit 30 meters on a good day, giving the feeling of flying over the coral. If you’re a photographer, chat with them about early morning dives; the light can be incredible, catching the sheen on a passing Napoleon wrasse just perfectly. They’re super organised, from the boat transfers to the kit setup, making for a smooth day every time.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
5.580028, 73.045364
Phone
+960 400-2666
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.jalbootmaldives.mv
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:29295]
Address
H. Maizaandhoshuge, 4th Flooor, Sosun Magu, Male 20067, Maldives

Dive Sites Near Koamas by Jalboot @ Kudakurathu

Koamas by Jalboot @ Kudakurathu 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