North Male Atoll
Protected Area
K. Okkobethila
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - North Male Atoll offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
North Male Atoll is where Maldivian diving really kicked off, and it still holds its own. You’ll spend most of your time exploring these dramatic underwater landscapes – think big rock faces, overhangs, and some serious drop-offs. We’ve had some great drifts along the walls here, often with grey reef sharks cruising by and schools of fusiliers so thick they almost block out the sun. It's a solid choice for divers who appreciate dramatic topography and a good chance of pelagics, especially if you catch the currents right.
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OBLU Xperience Aailafushi & Lobigili Dive Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for North Male Atoll
North Male Atoll Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for North Male Atoll, 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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