Fuggiri Wall - Baa Atoll

Fuggiri Wall in Baa Atoll is a straightforward wall dive, dropping to 22 meters. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking for an easy drift. You’ll typically see a range of reef fish along the wall, often with some pelagics cruising by in the blue. Keep an eye out for whitetip reef sharks and the occasional eagle ray.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
5.720400, 72.863500
Type
wall
Maximum Depth
22m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: R.Villingili 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 Fuggiri Wall

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 Fuggiri Wall

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