Vandhoo (The) Wall - Baa Atoll

Vandhoo Wall in Baa Atoll offers a pleasant, easy dive, perfect for newer divers finding their fins or those wanting a relaxed drift. The wall itself drops down to a gentle 23 metres, often draped in soft corals and home to schools of small reef fish like fusiliers and sergeant majors. We’ve spotted turtles cruising the top of the reef more than once here, especially in the mornings. Currents are typically mild, making for a comfortable, unhurried exploration. It’s a good spot to just settle in and enjoy the slow pace of the reef.

Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
5.530300, 73.047900
Type
wall
Maximum Depth
23m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: B.Bathalaa 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 Vandhoo (The) Wall

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 Vandhoo (The) Wall

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