Black Coral - North Malé Atoll

Black Coral, in the North Malé Atoll, is a nice, relaxed spot. It’s a good beginner dive, topping out at 20 meters, so you’ve got plenty of bottom time to take things in. We’ve drifted along the reef here with schools of snappers and sweetlips hanging out in the overhangs. Keep an eye out for moray eels tucked into the reef structure. It’s a comfortable dive, good for getting back into the swing of things, or for newer divers building confidence.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.268200, 73.424200
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
20m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: K.Giraavaru Kudahaa

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 Black Coral

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 Black Coral

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