Hanimaadhoo South
Protected Area
HDh.Finey Thila
Why dive here
Hanimaadhoo South is a reef dive where divers can encounter blue sharks, sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
Hanimaadhoo South offers a gentle introduction to Baa Atoll's reefs. It's a shallow coral reef, topping out at 18 metres, making it ideal for new divers finding their buoyancy. Expect to drift past colourful hard corals, with the usual reef fish darting between the branches. It's a good spot for a relaxed second dive or for those looking to get comfortable in the water.
Typical Hanimaadhoo South Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hanimaadhoo South
Hanimaadhoo South Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Hanimaadhoo South, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (5.8, 73.2) (7km away)
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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