Uthuru Ethere Faru - North Malé Atoll

Uthuru Ethere Faru in North Malé Atoll offers a straightforward, relaxed reef dive, ideal for those getting comfortable in the Maldivian waters. The reef plateaus around 17 meters, making it a great spot for longer bottom times and a chance to really slow down. We often find juvenile reef sharks patrolling the sandy edges, along with schools of snappers tucked into the coral formations. It’s a gentle introduction to the atoll's underwater world, never overwhelming, but always delivering a good dose of colorful fish life.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.233800, 73.387100
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
17m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: K.Giraavaru Kudahaa

Best Time to Dive in North Malé Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in North Malé Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.9°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.6°C
  • February: 28.9°C
  • March: 29.8°C
  • April: 30.9°C
  • May: 30.1°C
  • June: 29.6°C
  • July: 29.6°C
  • August: 29.6°C
  • September: 29.4°C
  • October: 29.2°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 29.0°C

Nearby Dive Sites in North Malé Atoll

Nearest Dive Centres to Uthuru Ethere Faru

Marine Life in North Malé Atoll

Home to 101 recorded species including 42 reef fish, 41 hard corals, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 sharks & rays, 2 sea cucumbers.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Uthuru Ethere Faru

Based on average water temperature of 29.5°C, currents 10 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories