Potato Reef, Thulusdhoo
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 - Potato Reef, Thulusdhoo offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Potato Reef is exactly what it sounds like – a gently sloping, relatively shallow patch reef off Thulusdhoo. It’s an easy entry for new divers or anyone wanting a relaxed second dive. You’ll find plenty of smaller reef fish here, parrotfish grazing away, and sometimes a few garden eels popping their heads out of the sand. It’s not a dramatic drift or a high-octane pelagic spot, but we’ve spent many a pleasant hour spotting nudibranchs and admiring the simpler side of Maldivian reef life. For an easy afternoon dip, it absolutely does the trick.
Typical Potato Reef, Thulusdhoo 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 Potato Reef, Thulusdhoo
Dive shops near Potato Reef, Thulusdhoo
MSTS North Blue
Amphibuzz Dive
Sea Star Diving Center
Euro-Divers Club Med Finolhu Villas
Maldivers Dhiffushi
DivePoint HudhuranFushi
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Potato Reef, Thulusdhoo
Potato Reef, Thulusdhoo Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Potato Reef, Thulusdhoo, 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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