Ran Faru
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 - Ran Faru offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Ran Faru is a straightforward reef dive in North Malé Atoll, topping out at 23m. We've found it’s a good spot for newer divers, with generally mild currents. You’ll drift along coral formations, spotting the usual reef suspects like parrotfish and wrasse. It’s not one for the logbook highlight reel, but it’s a solid, easy dive if you’re looking to get wet.
Typical Ran Faru 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 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Ran Faru
Dive shops near Ran Faru
Marine Centre
SUB AQUA Divecenter Thulhagiri
Marine Center Vabbinfaru-Ihuru
Divers Baros Maldives
OBLU Xperience Aailafushi & Lobigili Dive Centre
Huvafen Fushi/Float
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ran Faru
Ran Faru Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ran Faru, 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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