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    Sho Plateau dive site
    21m
    Beginner
    North Malé Atoll, Maldives
    K.Giraavaru Kudahaa

    Sho Plateau

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    Protected Area

    K.Giraavaru Kudahaa

    Why dive here

    With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Sho Plateau offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.

    Best timeOct–Dec
    WetsuitNo wetsuit needed, or a rash guard
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Sea Turtles, Spinner Dolphins and Whale Sharks · 95+ species recorded
    Water29-31°C · warmest April, May, July
    Charactermax 21m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Sho Plateau offers a gentle introduction to Maldivian diving, topping out at 21m. It’s a pretty flat coral area, often with healthy hard corals. We typically see reef sharks cruising in the distance and schooling bannerfish. This site is a calm, easy dive, good for beginners or those looking for a relaxed afternoon.

    Typical Sho Plateau Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m21m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Nearest Dive Centres to Sho Plateau

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    Sub Oceanic at Hilton Maldives Amingiri

    5km away
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    Ocean Explorer Marine Sports

    5km away
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    Marine Center Vabbinfaru-Ihuru

    8km away
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    Marine Centre

    9km away

    Divers Baros Maldives

    9km away
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    Huvafen Fushi/Float

    9km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sho Plateau

    Sho Plateau Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Sho Plateau, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.43, 73.52) (4km away)

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    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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