KUDHIMA
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.
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
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)
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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