Maldives Victory Wreck
Protected Area
Maldives Victory Aaaguboatu Fethifaivaa Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Maldives Victory Wreck offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
The Maldives Victory Wreck sits upright on the seabed at 35 meters, a solid structure encrusted with decades of growth. We’ve found the stern holds are often open, allowing for a swim-through if you’re comfortable with overhead environments and your buoyancy is spot-on. Schools of fusiliers often swirl around the mast, and we’ve seen batfish and snapper sheltering in the cargo holds. Currents here can be quite strong, especially on an incoming tide, so it’s a dive best suited for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving and managing their depth. It’s a proper ship, not just debris, offering a real sense of exploration.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Maldives Victory Wreck
Maldives Victory Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Maldives Victory Wreck, 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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