5 Palms, Thulusdhoo - North Malé Atoll

5 Palms sits just off Thulusdhoo and it's a lovely, gentle drift over a relatively shallow reef. We like to drop in near the channel and let the current carry us along the coral slope, usually around 12 to 15 metres. You’ll spot plenty of reef fish here: parrotfish nibbling at the coral, fusiliers schooling in the blue, and sometimes a few blacktip reef sharks cruise by, especially in the mornings. It’s perfect for newer divers getting comfortable with drift diving, or for those days when you just want a relaxed potter without too much exertion.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.364500, 73.647300
Maximum Depth
18m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: K.Huraa Kan'doo Faa Sarahahdhu

Best Time to Dive in North Malé Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in North Malé Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.9°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.6°C
  • February: 28.9°C
  • March: 29.8°C
  • April: 30.9°C
  • May: 30.1°C
  • June: 29.6°C
  • July: 29.6°C
  • August: 29.6°C
  • September: 29.4°C
  • October: 29.2°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 29.0°C

Nearby Dive Sites in North Malé Atoll

Nearest Dive Centres to 5 Palms, Thulusdhoo

Marine Life in North Malé Atoll

Home to 101 recorded species including 42 reef fish, 41 hard corals, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 sharks & rays, 2 sea cucumbers.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for 5 Palms, Thulusdhoo

Based on average water temperature of 29.5°C, currents 10 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories