Gangehi Kandu North
Protected Area
Aa.Maayaa Thila
Why dive here
With 133+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Gangehi Kandu North offers some of North Ari Atoll's richest drift diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Gangehi Kandu North is a good drift through a channel in North Ari Atoll. It’s not the deepest dive, topping out around 21m, but that means plenty of bottom time if you’re mindful of your air. We find the currents here can be quite lively, which is exactly what you want for a proper drift. Keep an eye out for grey reef sharks cruising the channel edges and schools of fusiliers and snappers hanging in the flow. It’s a solid intermediate dive, best for those comfortable letting the water do some of the work.
Typical Gangehi Kandu North Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Gangehi Kandu North
Gangehi Kandu North Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Gangehi Kandu North, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.26, 72.96) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 28.2–30.6°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
7.46 m/s
14.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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