Jemima Giri - North Malé Atoll

Jemima Giri in North Malé Atoll is a solid choice for an easy dive. It’s a nice, shallow reef, topping out at 16 meters, which makes it perfect for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed bottom time. We often see schools of snapper hugging the reef structure and plenty of inquisitive parrotfish grazing on the corals. The currents here are usually mild, making it a very comfortable drift if there’s any movement at all. It’s a good spot to just settle in and watch the daily reef activity unfold.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.319300, 73.366100
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
16m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: K.Rasfari Sarahahdhu

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 Jemima Giri

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 Jemima Giri

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