North Ari Atoll, Maldives
    Rasdhoo-Madivaru Sarahahdhu

    Rasdhoo Diving: Hammerheads and Other Pelagics

    Best months: Oct–Feb

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    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 - Rasdhoo Diving: Hammerheads and Other Pelagics 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

    Rasdhoo, in North Ari Atoll, draws divers for its reliable pelagic encounters. We’re talking about dawn dives out in the blue, hoping for the elusive hammerhead schools that surface from the deep. It’s not a guarantee, but when they show, it’s a proper spectacle. Beyond the hammers, the currents here bring in manta rays and grey reef sharks, particularly on the drift dives along the atoll's outer walls. Keep an eye out for turtles too; they’re often cruising the drop-offs. This spot is definitely one for advanced divers comfortable with strong currents and deeper profiles, especially if you’re chasing those big shark moments.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rasdhoo Diving: Hammerheads and Other Pelagics

    Rasdhoo Diving: Hammerheads and Other Pelagics Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Rasdhoo Diving: Hammerheads and Other Pelagics, 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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