Housereef West - Baa Atoll

Housereef West in Baa Atoll offers a surprisingly relaxed dive. While it might not blow your hair back with huge pelagics, we often find it’s a lovely spot for an unhurried exploration. Keep an eye out for the thalassia seagrass beds, which are a bit of a rarity in the Atoll and often conceal some interesting macro life if you’re patient. It’s a gentle introduction to Maldivian reef diving, perfect for a check-out dive or if you’re keen on photography without fighting a current.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
5.255602, 73.162050
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: B.Huraafaru 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

Nearby Dive Sites in Baa Atoll

Nearest Dive Centres to Housereef West

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 Housereef West

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