Banana Reef
Protected Area
Banana Reef
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Banana Reef offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Banana Reef in North Malé Atoll offers a classic Maldivian coral reef dive. You'll navigate a horseshoe-shaped reef, typically encountering schools of snapper and fusiliers, with a good chance of spotting reef sharks patrolling the deeper sections. It’s a generally accessible dive, making it a solid choice for those comfortable with mild currents looking for a reliable reef experience.
Typical Banana Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Banana Reef
Banana Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Banana Reef, 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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