Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang - Baa Atoll

Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang in Baa Atoll offers a solid reef dive for intermediate divers. It’s a comfortable 20-metre max depth, making it a good spot for enjoying the scenery without feeling rushed. We often find schooling fusiliers here, sometimes so dense they create shimmering walls, and there’s a consistent presence of reef sharks cruising the perimeter. It’s not one of those sites that shouts for attention, but it’s a reliable choice for a pleasant afternoon exploring the reef contours and seeing some classic Maldivian reef action.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
6.267600, 73.000500
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
20m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: Sh.Naalaahuraa 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 Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang

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 Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang

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