Veligandu east
Protected Area
Rasdhoo-Madivaru Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
With 98+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Veligandu east offers some of Rasdhoo Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Veligandu East gives you a nice, easy dive. It’s a good spot to just drift along the reef, particularly if you’re looking for a relaxed afternoon. We’ve seen quite a few Small-eyed Squirrelfish tucked into the overhangs, and the Staghorn corals are pretty widespread across the shallower sections. While there’s always a chance for a Whale Shark to cruise by, you’re more likely to spend your time looking for the smaller stuff like Coral Blennies and Ghost Cardinalfish. Good for divers who want a gentle current and a relaxed pace.
Typical Veligandu east 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Veligandu east
Veligandu east Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Veligandu east, 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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