Lankan Faru
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 Faru offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Lankan Faru is a straightforward reef dive in North Malé Atoll, perfect for getting comfortable in Maldivian waters. The reef plateaus around 23 meters, making it an easy drift for beginners or those getting their buoyancy dialled in. We've seen plenty of reef fish here, parrotfish crunching away and small groups of snapper hanging out under ledges. It's a relaxed dive, good for taking your time and spotting the smaller stuff, without any major currents to contend with.
Typical Lankan Faru 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Agua Zone
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lankan Faru
Lankan Faru Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lankan Faru, 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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