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    Velidhoo coral gardens dive site
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    Rasdhoo Atoll, Maldives
    Aa.Maayaa Thila

    Velidhoo coral gardens

    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 - Velidhoo coral gardens 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

    Velidhoo coral gardens in Rasdhoo Atoll offers a pleasant, relaxed dive. We've found the corals here quite healthy, providing good shelter for a variety of smaller reef dwellers. Keep an eye out for the shell life – we've spotted cowries nestled amongst the branches, and it’s a good spot to search for Variable Strombs and the occasional Frigid Cone on the sandy patches. It’s a gentle drift on most days, making it a good choice for newer divers or those looking for an easy second dive, perhaps to practice their macro photography.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Velidhoo coral gardens

    Velidhoo coral gardens Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Velidhoo coral gardens, 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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