Fish Head - Rasdhoo Atoll

Fish Head in Rasdhoo Atoll gets its name from the sheer volume of fish you can find schooling here. It’s a pinnacle dive, so you’ll often drop down onto a busy reef top and then drift along its walls. Expect to see plenty of grey reef sharks patrolling the deeper sections, along with schools of fusiliers, bannerfish, and snappers. Look closely at the coral bommies for camouflaged scorpionfish and moray eels. We think it’s a good spot for divers comfortable with some current, offering a consistent chance at pelagic encounters.

Location
Rasdhoo Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.935973, 72.913140
Type
pinnacle

Marine Protected Area: Mushimasmigili Thila

Best Time to Dive in Rasdhoo Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in Rasdhoo Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.7°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.6°C
  • February: 28.8°C
  • March: 29.6°C
  • April: 30.7°C
  • May: 30.1°C
  • June: 29.7°C
  • July: 29.8°C
  • August: 29.8°C
  • September: 29.6°C
  • October: 29.3°C
  • November: 29.4°C
  • December: 29.1°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Rasdhoo Atoll

Nearest Dive Centres to Fish Head

Marine Life in Rasdhoo Atoll

Home to 104 recorded species including 42 hard corals, 42 reef fish, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 seagrass & algae, 2 sharks & rays, 2 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Fish Head

Based on average water temperature of 29.5°C, currents 16 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