Panetone
Protected Area
Adh.Hurasdhoo Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
With 148+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - Panetone offers some of South Ari Atoll's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Panetone, in South Ari Atoll, is a drift dive along a long, shallow reef. You'll typically see reef sharks cruising the edge and schools of fusiliers dotted over the hard corals. It's a relaxed dive, good for spotting turtles and maybe a passing eagle ray, making it a solid choice for those who prefer a gentle current and plenty of light.
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SUB AQUA Divecenter Angaga
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Goby dive center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Panetone
Panetone Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Panetone, 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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