Hulangu Kandu - North Malé Atoll

Hulangu Kandu offers a gentle introduction to Maldivian drift diving. It's not a deep dive, topping out around 24 meters, making it quite comfortable for newer divers looking to experience the current's easy ride. We often see white-tip reef sharks cruising along the channel edge, and the occasional eagle ray might glide by in the blue. Keep an eye on the sand patches for garden eels swaying in the flow. It’s a solid pick for a relaxed afternoon dive.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.268800, 73.351700
Type
drift
Maximum Depth
24m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: K.Giraavaru Kudahaa

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 Hulangu Kandu

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 Hulangu Kandu

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