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    Manta Passe dive site
    drift
    15-30m
    Rasdhoo Atoll, Maldives
    Aa.Maayaa Thila

    Manta Passe

    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 - Manta Passe 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 · max 15-30m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Manta Passe in Rasdhoo Atoll lives up to its name. We often find ourselves drifting along, eyes peeled, waiting for the mantas to cruise by, especially during the right season when the plankton blooms. It’s a straightforward drift dive, generally suiting those comfortable with moving water. Look out for white tips and grey reef sharks in the deeper channel too.

    Typical Manta Passe Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

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

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    iDive Athuruga

    15km away
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    Noovilu Sports

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Manta Passe

    Manta Passe Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Manta Passe, 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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