Velidhu Hausriff - Rasdhoo Atoll

Velidhu Hausriff in Rasdhoo Atoll serves up a relaxed dive, a good spot to settle into your Maldivian rhythm. We’ve found the reef edges are often bustling with smaller reef fish like the Two-spot Bristletooth and plenty of Six-line wrasse weaving through the corals. Keep an eye out for the more unusual residents too, like the Twinspot Hawkfish perched on coral heads or the subtle shimmer of a Gelatinous Cardinalfish in a crevice. It’s a comfortable dive, often with gentle currents, making it ideal for a leisurely afternoon exploration.

Location
Rasdhoo Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
4.192881, 72.819080
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Aa.Maayaa 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 Velidhu Hausriff

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 Velidhu Hausriff

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