Prisca Corner
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 - Prisca Corner offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest drift diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Prisca Corner offers a gentle introduction to Maldivian reef diving, dropping to 27m. It’s a good spot for newer divers to get comfortable with the coral formations and the steady stream of reef fish. You'll likely see parrotfish grazing, perhaps a few napoleon wrasse cruising past. It's a relaxed dive, a solid choice if you're looking for an easy afternoon in the water.
Typical Prisca Corner Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 27m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Prisca Corner
Prisca Corner Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Prisca Corner, 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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