Ocean-Pro Mirihi - South Ari Atoll

The team at Ocean-Pro Mirihi are the kind of patient, enthusiastic instructors you always hope for. They genuinely love showing off their local sites, and that makes a huge difference to the whole experience. We particularly appreciate their focus on smaller groups, which means less fin-kicking chaos and more relaxed exploring. This is a brilliant choice if you’re keen on a more intimate dive experience, especially if you’re bringing a new diver or just want to shake off some rust. South Ari Atoll is famous for whale sharks, and Mirihi's location puts you right in the sweet spot for encounters, particularly during the southwest monsoon from May to December. We've had incredible drifts along the outer reef at Ranveli Thila, feeling that satisfying pull of the current as white-tip reef sharks cruise below. Then there are the pinnacles, or *giris*, like Five Rocks, where we’ve watched schools of fusiliers so thick they momentarily block out the sun, only to part for a passing eagle ray. They also do night dives at their house reef, which is surprisingly active with nurse sharks and octopuses after dark – definitely worth doing if you’ve got a free evening. We always suggest chatting with the dive masters the day before to get their read on conditions; they’re usually spot on with predictions for visibility and current.

Location
South Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.619516, 72.780820
Phone
+960 668-0500
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.mirihi.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:21785]
Address
Mirihi Island Resort, South Ari Atoll, Maldives

Dive Sites Near Ocean-Pro Mirihi

Ocean-Pro Mirihi provides access to 15 dive sites in South Ari Atoll.

Other Dive Centres in South Ari Atoll

Best Time to Dive in South Ari Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in South Ari Atoll occur in January, averaging 28.7°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.7°C (air: 27.5°C)
  • February: 28.7°C (air: 27.8°C)
  • March: 28.7°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • April: 28.7°C (air: 28.4°C)
  • May: 28.7°C (air: 28.4°C)
  • June: 28.7°C (air: 28.4°C)
  • July: 28.7°C (air: 28.1°C)
  • August: 28.7°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • September: 28.7°C (air: 27.7°C)
  • October: 28.7°C (air: 27.7°C)
  • November: 28.7°C (air: 27.3°C)
  • December: 28.7°C (air: 27.5°C)

Marine Life in South Ari Atoll

Home to 152 recorded species including 85 hard corals, 50 reef fish, 7 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 sharks & rays, 2 other.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for South Ari Atoll

Based on average water temperature of 28.7°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°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