Magu
Protected Area
K.Huraa Kan'doo Faa Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Magu offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Magu is a shallow, easy dive in North Malé, topping out around 18 metres. It’s a good spot for beginners or a relaxed check-out dive. You’ll find a mix of smaller reef fish here, along with some anemones and clownfish tucked into the corals. It’s not a thrill-seeker's destination, but it’s calm, usually without much current.
Typical Magu Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Magu
Dive shops near Magu
Sea Star Diving Center
Amphibuzz Dive
MSTS North Blue
Euro-Divers Club Med Finolhu Villas
DivePoint HudhuranFushi
Euro-Divers Club Med Kani
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Magu
Magu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Magu, 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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