Irufushi House Reef - Baa Atoll

The Irufushi House Reef in Baa Atoll is one of those easy-going spots, ideal for getting your fins wet right off the beach. We’ve found the max depth of 17 meters is perfect for a relaxed swim-through, no need for deep planning here. Expect to drift past plenty of those ubiquitous parrotfish munching on the coral, along with the occasional reef shark cruising by in the deeper sections. It’s a solid pick for beginners or for shaking off the travel rust without any fuss.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
5.739800, 73.322100
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
17m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: N.Fohdhipparu Finolhu 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 Irufushi House Reef

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 Irufushi House Reef

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