Laguna Matata
Protected Area
K.Giraavaru Kudahaa
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Laguna Matata offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Laguna Matata sits at a mellow 22m, making it a good choice for newer divers in North Malé Atoll. It’s a fairly straightforward coral reef dive where you can take your time. Expect to see the usual suspects – reef fish darting between the coral heads, maybe a turtle cruising by. We'd suggest it for anyone looking for an easy, relaxed dive without strong currents.
Typical Laguna Matata Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Laguna Matata
Dive shops near Laguna Matata
Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri
Ocean Explorer Marine Sports
Divers Baros Maldives
Marine Center Vabbinfaru-Ihuru
Marine Centre
Moodhu Bulhaa Dive Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Laguna Matata
Laguna Matata Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Laguna Matata, 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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