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    Gangehi North Kandu - manta cleaning station dive site
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    Rasdhoo Atoll, Maldives
    Aa.Maayaa Thila

    Gangehi North Kandu - manta cleaning station

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    Protected Area

    Aa.Maayaa Thila

    Why dive here

    With 98+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Gangehi North Kandu - manta cleaning station offers some of Rasdhoo Atoll's richest drift 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
    CharacterDrift dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Gangehi North Kandu is a reliable drift dive in Rasdhoo Atoll, known for its manta cleaning station. We've often seen five to seven mantas here at once, especially when the current is running just right. It’s a site for those who appreciate consistent manta encounters over dramatic topography. If you're patient and time your dive well, it’s a good spot to observe these giants.

    Safety Notes

    Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Gangehi North Kandu - manta cleaning station

    Gangehi North Kandu - manta cleaning station Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Gangehi North Kandu - manta cleaning station, 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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