Entrence 128 - North Malé Atoll

Entrence 128 in North Malé Atoll is where we often find ourselves when we need a good reminder of why we fell in love with diving. It’s not the flashiest site, no dramatic drop-offs or massive wrecks, but it's consistent, and sometimes consistency is exactly what you want. We love heading here first thing in the morning, right after sunrise, before the currents really pick up. You’ll often find a gentle push then, just enough to drift along and watch the reef wake up. The Green Turtles and Olive Ridleys are definitely the main draw here. We've had dives where we’ve lost count of how many we’ve seen, gliding past, completely unbothered by our presence. Keep an eye out for the unusual conch shells too, especially the Sand-dusted Cone and the chunky Humpbacked conch, just rumbling along the sandy patches. This site is brilliant for those who enjoy a relaxed pace, taking time to really observe the turtles and smaller critters. It’s perfect for a second dive of the day, when you want something beautiful but not too demanding.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.590775, 73.415510
Type
channel
Maximum Depth
15-30m

Marine Protected Area: K.Makunudhoo Kan'duolhi

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 Entrence 128

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 Entrence 128

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