Hembadhoo Wreck - North Malé Atoll

Hembadhoo Wreck isn’t one of those wrecks that takes ages to find, then you get there and it's just a few ribs sticking out of the sand. We like this one because it's a properly intact vessel, lying on its starboard side, absolutely covered in growth. The fishing trawler is about 30 meters long, and you can swim right along the deck, peeking into the wheelhouse. Our favourite part is the way the light filters through the structure. You get these shafts of sunlight cutting through the gloom, highlighting the schools of glassfish that swirl around the mast. Look closely and you'll spot moray eels tucked into every crevice and scorpionfish blending into the rusted metal. It's a relaxed dive, usually with mild currents, making it great for photographers or anyone who wants to take their time exploring a real character wreck. We’d suggest going in the late morning, the light penetration is just lovely then.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.455266, 73.410820
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: K. Boduhithi Thila

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 Hembadhoo Wreck

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 Hembadhoo Wreck

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