North Ari Atoll, Maldives
    Rasdhoo-Madivaru Sarahahdhu

    Holi Faru

    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 - Holi Faru 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

    Holi Faru is a drift dive through a channel in North Ari Atoll. Keep an eye out for grey reef sharks cruising past and schooling snapper sheltering in the overhangs. The currents can pick up here, making it a good choice for divers comfortable moving with the water. It’s a classic Maldivian channel dive, reliable for pelagic action.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Holi Faru

    Holi Faru Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Holi Faru, 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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