Lankan Faru - North Malé Atoll

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.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.281500, 73.559500
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
23m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: Lankan/Nassimo Thila

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 Lankan Faru

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 Lankan Faru

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