Ocean Junkies Dive centre - North Malé Atoll

Ocean Junkies in North Malé Atoll offers solid diving for those staying locally. You'll find a good range of sites nearby, primarily drift dives along the atoll's channels and thilas. It’s a straightforward option for divers wanting convenient access to classic Maldivian reef diving, suitable for most experience levels comfortable with currents.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.207310, 73.542120

Dive Sites Near Ocean Junkies Dive centre

Ocean Junkies Dive centre provides access to 15 dive sites in North Malé Atoll.

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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

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 Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for North Malé Atoll

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