Giraavaru Caves
Protected Area
Dhekunu Thilafalhuge Miyaruvani
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Giraavaru Caves offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest cave diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Giraavaru Caves is a nice, relaxed spot in North Malé Atoll, perfect for newer divers looking for a gentle introduction to overhead environments. We drop down to about 26 metres, finding a series of small overhangs and shallow caves along the reef face. Inside, you'll often spot sleeping nurse sharks tucked away, sometimes a few stingrays too. It’s not a dramatic cave system, more of a series of big ledges you can duck under, which means plenty of light and an easy exit. It's a comfortable dive, good for building confidence, without any strong currents usually.
Typical Giraavaru Caves Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 26m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Giraavaru Caves
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Velassaru Maldives
Moodhu Bulhaa Dive Centre
Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri
Ocean Explorer Marine Sports
Best Dives Centara Mirage Lagoon
White Wave Maldives PVT LTD
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Giraavaru Caves
Giraavaru Caves Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Giraavaru Caves, 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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