Bandos Reef
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 - Bandos Reef offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Bandos Reef is a decent drift dive, often with a mild current pushing you along the wall. We typically see a good mix of reef fish here: parrotfish, triggerfish, and small schools of snapper are common. It’s a pretty easygoing dive, good for shaking off the rust or for newer divers looking for a relaxed introduction to Maldivian currents. The coral is recovering in places, with some healthy sections to be found.
Typical Bandos 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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Dive shops near Bandos Reef
Malahini Dive Centre
OBLU Xperience Aailafushi & Lobigili Dive Centre
SUB AQUA Divecenter Thulhagiri
Dive Center
Extreme Maldives Dive - Sheraton
MALDIVES BLUEFORCE 3
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bandos Reef
Bandos Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bandos 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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