Ariyadhoo Corner
Protected Area
South Ari Marine Protected Area
Why dive here
With 148+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - Ariyadhoo Corner offers some of South Ari Atoll's richest reef diving. Water sits around 29°C.
Ariyadhoo Corner is a decent drift dive, often with a consistent current along the reef wall. Keep an eye out for grey reef sharks patrolling the drop-off and the occasional eagle ray gliding past. It's a good spot for advanced divers comfortable with drifts and looking for pelagics, though the reef itself isn't the main draw. Visibility averages 20m, making it easy to spot bigger fish moving in the blue.
Typical Ariyadhoo Corner Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ariyadhoo Corner
Ariyadhoo Corner Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ariyadhoo Corner, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (3.81, 72.95) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
28.71°C
84°F
Air Temperature
27.93°C
82°F
Wind Speed
6.44 m/s
12.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.4 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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