Far North Atolls - Baa Atoll

Venture to Baa Atoll’s far northern reaches, and you’re really getting off the beaten path. This isn't a quick hop from Malé; you’ll be on a seaplane, heading for Haa Alifu and Haa Dhaalu. The payoff? We’ve found reefs here that feel genuinely untouched, full of hard and soft corals painted in surprising colours. Keep an eye out for leopard sharks lounging on the sand, or whitetips patrolling the deeper sections. We’ve also had some lovely encounters with manta rays gliding by, and the occasional giant trevally makes for a thrilling pass. It's a trip for those who value solitude and the feeling of discovery over a bustling dive scene.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
6.800000, 73.100000

Marine Protected Area: HDh.Finey Thila

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 Far North Atolls

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 Far North Atolls

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