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    Fainu Corner dive site
    24m
    Beginner
    Baa Atoll, Maldives
    B.Bathalaa Sarahahdhu

    Fainu Corner

    Best months: Jul–Nov

    Protected Area

    B.Bathalaa Sarahahdhu

    Why dive here

    Fainu Corner is a dive where divers can encounter blue sharks, sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest March, April, May.

    Best timeJul–Nov
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Sea Turtles and Spinner Dolphins
    Water29-31°C · warmest March, April, May
    Charactermax 24m

    Fainu Corner gives you a gentle drift along a sloping reef in Baa Atoll. We often spot reef sharks cruising by and occasional turtles munching on corals. It’s an easy dive, perfect for newer divers looking for a relaxed introduction to Maldivian reef life, without much current to worry about.

    Typical Fainu Corner Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m24m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 24m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fainu Corner

    Fainu Corner Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Fainu Corner, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (5.8, 73.2) (7km away)

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    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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