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    Kuda Giri dive site
    pinnacle
    25m
    Beginner
    South Ari Atoll, Maldives
    Filitheyo Kan'du

    Kuda Giri

    Best months: Nov–Feb

    Protected Area

    Filitheyo Kan'du

    Why dive here

    With 148+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - Kuda Giri offers some of South Ari Atoll's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.

    Best timeNov–Feb
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Sea Turtles and Whale Sharks · 148+ species recorded
    Water29-31°C · warmest April, May, July
    CharacterPinnacle dive · max 25m
    StandoutDramatic pinnacle topography

    Kuda Giri is a mellow pinnacle in South Ari Atoll, perfect for newer divers looking to get comfortable in the Maldives. The top of the reef comes up to about 12 metres, then slopes down to a sandy bottom at 25 metres, giving you plenty of time to explore the crevices and overhangs. We often see lionfish tucked away and colourful nudibranchs crawling along the coral. It’s a gentle introduction to Maldivian diving, generally with mild currents, allowing you to relax and take your time.

    Typical Kuda Giri Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m25m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Nearest Dive Centres to Kuda Giri

    Dive shops near Kuda Giri

    Filitheyo Dive Center

    8km away
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    Sun Diving Vilu Reef

    16km away
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    Endheri Marine Center

    18km away
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    Sun Diving Ptv. Ltd.

    25km away
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    Vommuli Dive Centre

    31km away
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    Float

    31km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kuda Giri

    Kuda Giri Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Kuda Giri, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (3.49, 72.9) (16km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    85°F · Range: 28.3–30.9°C

    Air Temperature

    28°C

    82°F

    Wind Speed

    7.42 m/s

    14.4 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1010.7 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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