Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point)
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 - Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point) offers some of South Ari Atoll's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Mahibadhoo Rock, often called Manta Point, is a good spot for a relaxed dive in South Ari. It's a shallow cleaning station, maxing out at 17 metres, which means it’s ideal for newer divers or those who just want to chill out without a strong current. We usually find ourselves settling onto the sandy bottom, around 10-12 metres, and waiting. If you're patient, you'll see a steady stream of mantas coming in for their clean. We've often seen several at once, gracefully circling the rock. The visibility is usually pretty reliable here, making for some great photo opportunities when those big shadows glide overhead.
Typical Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point) 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 Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point)
Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Mahibadhoo Rock (Manta Point), 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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