20m
    South Ari Atoll, Maldives
    Aa.Kudarah Thila

    KUDHIMA

    Best months: Nov–Feb

    Protected Area

    Aa.Kudarah Thila

    Why dive here

    With 148+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - KUDHIMA offers some of South Ari Atoll's richest wreck 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
    CharacterWreck dive · max 20m

    Kudima isn’t just a wreck, it’s a living structure, purpose-sunk to become a thriving reef. At 64 metres long, this old steamship offers plenty to explore, especially for divers who love getting inside. We’ve spent countless bottom times here, poking around the engine room, swimming through cargo holds, and admiring the way the light filters through the upper decks. The best part, for us, is the sheer density of fish life that has made Kudima home. Expect to see schools of glassfish shimmering in every nook, their bodies reflecting the beam of your torch. Lionfish are always lurking, and we often spot moray eels peering out from cracks in the hull. Look closely at the deck for nudibranchs and flatworms, especially on the older sections. Kudima is forgiving, relatively shallow at 20 metres, so it’s a great introduction to wreck diving. Try to time your dive for slack tide; the current can pick up, making it a bit more challenging to navigate the interior.

    Typical KUDHIMA Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m20m 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 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for KUDHIMA

    KUDHIMA Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for KUDHIMA, 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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