North Channel
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 - North Channel offers some of North Ari Atoll's richest drift diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
North Channel in North Ari Atoll is a classic channel dive, best for experienced divers comfortable with current. We drop in on the outside reef and drift into the channel mouth, often finding grey reef sharks patrolling the entrance. Keep an eye out for schooling eagle rays and large tuna feeding in the flow. It’s a reliable spot for pelagic action when the current is running.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
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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 North Channel
North Channel Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for North Channel, 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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