Madi Gaa
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 - Madi Gaa offers some of North Ari Atoll's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Madi Gaa, a shallow pinnacle in North Ari Atoll, sits comfortably at 14 meters, making it a genuinely relaxing dive. We often recommend it for newer divers, or when you just want a chill second dive after something more energetic. Look for stingrays resting on the sandy bottom, and often a few reef sharks patrolling the edges. It’s a good spot to practice buoyancy and enjoy the gentle drift, rather than being swept along.
Typical Madi Gaa 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Madi Gaa
Dive shops near Madi Gaa
Drop Dive Maldives
Kuramathi Dive Club
Maldivica Divers Thoddoo
PDH Maldives Prv Ltd
Murakabay Maldives
Azure Dive and Water Sports Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Madi Gaa
Madi Gaa Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Madi Gaa, 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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