Kuda Haa - North Malé Atoll

Kuda Haa is a decent pinnacle dive in North Malé Atoll, often paired with other sites nearby. It’s not the biggest pinnacle, but it’s got some interesting nooks and crannies to explore down to its 23-meter base. We often find schooling bannerfish here, along with the usual reef suspects like fusiliers and triggerfish darting around the coral blocks. It’s a good intermediate dive, generally without wild currents, making it a relaxed spot for a second or third dive of the day.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.209400, 73.407500
Type
pinnacle
Maximum Depth
23m
Difficulty
Intermediate

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 Kuda Haa

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 Kuda Haa

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