West Rock (Wreck) - North Malé Atoll

West Rock’s wreck is one we genuinely love, especially for a relaxed afternoon dive. It’s a fishing boat, roughly 30 metres long, settled perfectly upright at 20 metres. Not some ancient relic, but it sank in the early 2000s, so it’s already beautifully colonised. You can swim through the wheelhouse and down into the engine room, which is a tight squeeze but worth it for the ambient light filtering through. The outside of the wreck is where the real action is. We often find big Humpback Snapper schooling around the bow, and there are always a few Humpnose Bigeye Bream peering out from the shadowed sections. Watch for the resident Titan Triggerfish, who is a bit territorial around the stern, and a couple of Yellowmargin Triggerfish usually patrol the main deck. It’s an easy dive, barely any current, making it perfect for newer divers to experience a wreck without feeling overwhelmed. We’d suggest going in the morning; the light then really pops off the rusty hull. It’s a proper, swim-through kind of wreck, full of character.

Location
North Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.462400, 73.676300
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
20m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: K.Huraa Kan'doo Faa Sarahahdhu

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 West Rock (Wreck)

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 West Rock (Wreck)

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