FAADHOO BEYRU - Baa Atoll

Faadhoo Beyru is a mellow reef dive in Baa Atoll, good for newer divers. The reef tops out at 22 metres, with plenty of smaller coral formations to explore. You’ll often find white tip reef sharks napping under ledges and schools of fusiliers hovering above the coral. It’s a pleasant, easy dive for shaking off the rust or getting comfortable in the water.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
5.434600, 73.626200
Maximum Depth
22m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: Lh.Sehlhifushi-Hiriyadhoo Sarahahdhu

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Baa Atoll

Nearest Dive Centres to FAADHOO BEYRU

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 Species

Recommended Packing List for FAADHOO BEYRU

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