HP Reef
Protected Area
K.Thanburudhoo Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - HP Reef offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
HP Reef, in North Malé Atoll, is a drift dive along a long, narrow reef known for its strong currents. Expect to see schools of snappers and fusiliers, with grey reef sharks often patrolling the deeper edges. It’s a site best suited for experienced divers comfortable with current, offering a fast-paced drift and pelagic encounters.
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Maldivian Academy of Diving
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Euro-Divers Club Med Kani
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for HP Reef
HP Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for HP Reef, 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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