North Ari Atoll, Maldives
    Rasdhoo-Madivaru Sarahahdhu

    Hammerhead Point, Rasdhoo Atoll

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    Protected Area

    Rasdhoo-Madivaru Sarahahdhu

    Why dive here

    With 133+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Hammerhead Point, Rasdhoo Atoll offers some of North Ari Atoll's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.

    Best timeOct–Feb
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Sea Turtles, Spinner Dolphins and Whale Sharks · 133+ species recorded
    Water29-31°C · warmest April, May, July
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Hammerhead Point, sometimes called Madivaru Corner, is exactly what it says on the tin. We’ve done this dive many times on liveaboard transits between Ari and South Malé, often at sunrise, and it’s a real eye-opener. Dropping down onto the reef edge, we usually find a good vantage point, tuck in, and wait. The star attraction here is the scalloped hammerhead shark, often seen cruising in the blue, though grey reef sharks and eagle rays are common companions. Currents can be stiff, so it’s best for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving and managing their buoyancy while stationary.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hammerhead Point, Rasdhoo Atoll

    Hammerhead Point, Rasdhoo Atoll Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Hammerhead Point, Rasdhoo Atoll, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.26, 72.96) (1km away)

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    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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