Madivaru Finolhu
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 - Madivaru Finolhu offers some of North Ari Atoll's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Madivaru Finolhu is a solid choice if you're looking for a relaxed dive in North Ari. At 18m, it's pretty shallow, making it ideal for newer divers or anyone wanting a longer bottom time without the pressure. We often see white-tip reef sharks cruising over the sand patches here, and there's usually a good collection of anemones with their resident clownfish. It’s a pleasant spot for a lazy afternoon dive, easy on the current, and you’ll typically find a good spread of schooling fusiliers and snapper.
Typical Madivaru Finolhu 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 Madivaru Finolhu
Dive shops near Madivaru Finolhu
Drop Dive Maldives
Kuramathi Dive Club
Murakabay Maldives
Azure Dive and Water Sports Centre
Maldivica Divers Thoddoo
PDH Maldives Prv Ltd
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Madivaru Finolhu
Madivaru Finolhu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Madivaru Finolhu, 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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