Rasdhoo 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 - Rasdhoo North Channel offers some of North Ari Atoll's richest drift diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Rasdhoo North Channel is a good drift dive, particularly when that current is running. We typically drop in and let the water carry us along the wall, keeping an eye out into the blue. You’ll often spot grey reef sharks patrolling the channel mouth, and we’ve had good luck with schooling eagle rays here too. It’s an intermediate dive, really best suited for those comfortable with a bit of a ride and happy to just go with the flow.
Typical Rasdhoo North Channel Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Rasdhoo North Channel
Dive shops near Rasdhoo North Channel
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 Rasdhoo North Channel
Rasdhoo North Channel Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Rasdhoo 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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