Lankan Caves
Protected Area
Lankan/Nassimo Thila
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Lankan Caves offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest cave diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Lankan Caves is a good spot for when you want a little more than just a drift along a reef wall, but you’re not quite ready for a full-on thila. At 23 metres max, it’s an intermediate dive, perfect for those comfortable with navigating overhead environments. We’ve found the currents here can vary, sometimes a gentle push, other times a good ride, so keep an eye on the briefing. Inside the caves, you'll often find a collection of sleeping nurse sharks tucked into the ledges, alongside schooling fusiliers darting in and out. If you’re patient and keep your torch beam steady, you might even spot an octopus peeking from a crevice. It’s a solid choice for a second dive of the day when you’re looking for something interesting without being too demanding.
Typical Lankan Caves 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 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lankan Caves
Lankan Caves Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lankan Caves, 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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