Maavaru Manta Point
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 - Maavaru Manta Point offers some of North Ari Atoll's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Maavaru Manta Point sits on a flat, sandy bottom in the North Ari Atoll, a straightforward dive for anyone comfortable in the water. It’s pretty shallow, only going down to 16m, which means decent bottom times and good light penetration. When the conditions are right, particularly during the southwest monsoon, you'll find mantas gliding over the cleaning stations, sometimes in surprisingly large numbers. We've seen them circling gracefully, allowing for extended observations, a gentle drift making it easy to watch them without much effort. It’s a great spot for newer divers looking for their first proper manta encounter without dealing with strong currents or deep profiles.
Typical Maavaru Manta Point Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Bodu Manta Diving
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Azure Dive and Water Sports Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Maavaru Manta Point
Maavaru Manta Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Maavaru Manta Point, 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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