Abaandance Faru
Protected Area
K. Okkobethila
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Abaandance Faru offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Abaandance Faru in North Malé Atoll is one of those easy-going reef dives that's perfect for getting your fins wet after a long flight. Dropping down to about 21 metres, it's a gentle drift along the coral, good for stretching out your no-decompression limits. You’ll spot the usual suspects here: parrotfish nibbling on the reef, busy wrasse darting between the hard corals, and maybe a few resident damselfish guarding their territory. It’s a comfortable dive, making it a solid choice for newer divers or those who just want to unwind and enjoy the simple beauty of a Maldivian reef without any challenging currents or deep sections.
Typical Abaandance Faru 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 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Abaandance Faru
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Divers Baros Maldives
Marine Centre
Marine Center Vabbinfaru-Ihuru
SUB AQUA Divecenter Thulhagiri
OBLU Xperience Aailafushi & Lobigili Dive Centre
Malahini Dive Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Abaandance Faru
Abaandance Faru Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Abaandance Faru, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.43, 73.52) (4km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 27.9–31.2°C
Current Speed
9 cm/s
Direction: E (90°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.226 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
35.26 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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