Minaavaru Faru
Protected Area
N. Orimas Thila
Why dive here
Minaavaru Faru is a reef dive where divers can encounter blue sharks, sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest March, April, May.
Minaavaru Faru in Baa Atoll offers a straightforward reef dive, with a maximum depth of 18m. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking for an easy introduction to Maldivian reefs. Expect a typical scattering of reef fish and some colourful coral patches. We’d suggest it for an afternoon check-out dive or if you’re focusing on comfort over big pelagic encounters.
Typical Minaavaru Faru 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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Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Diving Center
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Deep & Breeze Noonu
Cheval Blanc Randheli Dive Centre
Dive Butler Zen
Prodiver Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Minaavaru Faru
Minaavaru Faru Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Minaavaru Faru, 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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