Eri Faru - North Malé Atoll

Eri Faru in North Malé Atoll offers a straightforward coral dive. You'll find a healthy hard coral reef with the usual suspects of Maldivian reef fish darting around. It's a relaxed site, good for an easy second dive or for those newer to drift diving in the Atoll. Visibility is typically decent, making for an enjoyable, uncomplicated dive.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.596616, 73.378204
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
5-20m

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 Eri 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 Eri 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