Fushifaru South
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 - Fushifaru South offers some of Rasdhoo Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Fushifaru South offers a straightforward dive in Rasdhoo Atoll, often done as a drift along its outer reef. You’ll typically see schooling fusiliers and snapper, with reef sharks patrolling the deeper sections. It’s a good spot for a relaxed second dive, suitable for open water divers comfortable with some current. Expect clear water and a healthy hard coral slope.
Typical Fushifaru South Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Joy Dive Safari Island
Ellaidhoo Chaaya Reef
Scuba Therapy Dive center
Noovilu Sports
TGI Maldives Halaveli Diving
iDive Athuruga
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fushifaru South
Fushifaru South Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Fushifaru South, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.03, 72.87) (3km away)
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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