Candice Faru - North Malé Atoll

Candice Faru is a straightforward reef dive in North Malé Atoll, a good entry point if you're getting your fins wet in the Maldives. The reef plateaus at a comfortable 18 metres, making it an easy drift for beginners or those wanting a relaxed second dive. You’ll typically spot reef sharks patrolling the edges and schools of fusiliers shimmering over the coral. It’s not one for the pelagic hunters, but for a gentle cruise with plenty of colourful reef fish, it does the trick.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.337100, 73.481500
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
18m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: K. Okkobethila

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 Candice Faru

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 Candice Faru

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