Akirifushi Kandu
Protected Area
K.Makunudhoo Kan'duolhi
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Akirifushi Kandu offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest drift diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Akirifushi Kandu in North Malé is one of those drift dives where you just let the current carry you. It’s pretty straightforward, a channel dive, really, maxing out around 25m. We’ve had some good luck here spotting grey reef sharks cruising along the channel edge, and sometimes eagle rays glide by in the blue. Keep an eye out for schooling snapper too. It’s a solid pick for intermediate divers who enjoy a relaxed drift without too many complicated turns.
Typical Akirifushi Kandu 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 25m - 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.
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TGI Sangeli
Hoara X Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Akirifushi Kandu
Akirifushi Kandu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Akirifushi Kandu, 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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