Koroshigiri Canyon - Baa Atoll

Koroshigiri Canyon in Baa Atoll offers a straightforward cave dive, good for newer divers looking to get comfortable under a solid ceiling. It’s not a huge system, but the main canyon itself is wide enough that you don't feel squeezed, even if you’re not a fan of enclosed spaces. We’ve found the best light shows up around midday, with rays filtering through the cracks above, illuminating the sandy bottom and the occasional sleeping reef shark. Visibility is usually pretty reliable here, making it a relaxed dive to just cruise through and observe.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
5.509100, 72.871100
Type
cave
Maximum Depth
24m
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 Koroshigiri Canyon

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 Koroshigiri Canyon

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