Filladhoo (Wreck) - Baa Atoll

The Filladhoo Wreck is, hands down, one of our favourite beginner wrecks in the Maldives. It’s not some grand historical vessel, just a small fishing dhoni that sank near a channel, but that’s exactly what makes it so charming. Lying perfectly upright at 18 metres, it’s remarkably intact, almost like it just settled there yesterday. We love how easy it is to explore, swimming right through the wheelhouse and down into the hold, where beams of light filter in through gaps in the deck. You’ll spot plenty of reef fish sheltering in its nooks and crannies – we always see lionfish tucked into doorways and schools of snapper circling the mast. Keep an eye out for the resident moray eels peeking from beneath the hull; they’re pretty unfazed by divers. We’d suggest going early in the morning for the best light, as the sun streaming through the deck makes for some great photos. It’s an easy, relaxed dive, perfect for getting comfortable with wreck penetration without any serious currents or depth to worry about.

Location: Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates: 6.867600, 73.230900
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 18m
Difficulty: Beginner

Marine Protected Area: Ha. Baarah 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

Nearest Dive Centres to Filladhoo (Wreck)

AQUA - ["PADI"]
Aqua Dive & Water Sports - ["PADI"]
Aquafanatics@Fares - ["PADI"]
Best Dives Vagaru - ["PADI"]
Cheval Blanc Randheli Dive Centre - ["PADI"]
Deep Blue Divers Kanuhura - ["PADI"]

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

Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) - Reef Fish
Blue Shark (Prionace glauca) - Sharks & Rays
Staghorn coral (Acropora valida) - Hard Corals
Staghorn coral (Acropora secale) - Hard Corals
Allison's Tuna (Thunnus albacares) - Reef Fish
cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
Staghorn coral (Acropora lutkeni) - Hard Corals
thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
Long-beaked Dolphin (Stenella longirostris) - Whales & Dolphins
Staghorn coral (Acropora austera) - Hard Corals
Staghorn coral (Acropora aculeus) - Hard Corals
Staghorn coral (Acropora paniculata) - Hard Corals
Table coral (Acropora clathrata) - Hard Corals
Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) - Reef Fish
Species code: Si (Syringodium isoetifolium) - Seagrass & Algae
Sand-dusted Cone (Conus arenatus) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
Staghorn coral (Acropora cytherea) - Hard Corals
Staghorn coral (Acropora tenuis) - Hard Corals
Staghorn coral (Acropora solitaryensis) - Hard Corals
Species code: Hp (Halodule pinifolia) - Seagrass & Algae

Recommended Packing List for Filladhoo (Wreck)

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