Turtle Caves - Baa Atoll

Turtle Caves in Baa Atoll is a straightforward dive, perfect for those new to overhead environments. You’ll find several small caves and overhangs at around 20 metres, offering shelter to green sea turtles, often found resting or slowly navigating the nooks. It’s a good spot to practise buoyancy and light work in a calm setting, with currents usually quite mild. We'd suggest it for an easy second dive of the day.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
5.552400, 73.460500
Type
cave
Maximum Depth
23m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: Lh.Kurehdhoo Kan'du Olhi

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 Turtle Caves

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 Turtle Caves

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