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    Ellaidhoo house reef dive site
    reef
    Rasdhoo Atoll, Maldives
    Aa.Orimas Thila

    Ellaidhoo house reef

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    Protected Area

    Aa.Orimas Thila

    Why dive here

    With 98+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Ellaidhoo house reef offers some of Rasdhoo Atoll's richest reef 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 · 98+ species recorded
    Water29-31°C · warmest April, May, July
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    The Ellaidhoo house reef offers a comfortable dive right from the shore, making it super convenient for a relaxed afternoon. We're talking plenty of staghorn corals here, forming dense thickets that shelter small reef fish. You'll spot schools of fusiliers darting in and out, and if you’re patient, a few wrasse picking through the coral. It’s a gentle introduction to Maldivian diving, perfect for shaking off the travel dust or for those just getting comfortable in the water.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ellaidhoo house reef

    Ellaidhoo house reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Ellaidhoo house reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.03, 72.87) (3km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    85°F · Range: 28.1–31.1°C

    Current Speed

    14.32 cm/s

    Direction: E (102.1°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.094 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    35.24 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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