GAAVIYA
Protected Area
K.Huraa Kan'doo Faa Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - GAAVIYA offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Gaaviya, a sailing vessel, sits upright on the sandy seabed of North Malé Atoll, its masts long since toppled. Dropping down, you feel the cooler water hit you around 15 metres. We love how the wreck is almost entirely encrusted in hard corals, a testament to how long it’s been down there. Look closely, and you’ll spot a moray eel peeking from a porthole, or a school of glassfish shimmering around the bowsprit. Our favourite part is navigating the main deck, where batfish often hang out in the slight current, their flat bodies catching the light. It's a relaxed dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who enjoys the quiet solitude of an older wreck being reclaimed by the ocean. We'd suggest going in the morning; the light filters beautifully through the water, illuminating the colours of the corals.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to GAAVIYA
Dive shops near GAAVIYA
Amphibuzz Dive
MSTS North Blue
Sea Star Diving Center
Euro-Divers Club Med Finolhu Villas
DivePoint HudhuranFushi
Euro-Divers Club Med Kani
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for GAAVIYA
GAAVIYA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for GAAVIYA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.43, 73.52) (4km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 27.9–31.2°C
Current Speed
9 cm/s
Direction: E (90°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.226 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
35.26 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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