The Cathedral
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 - The Cathedral offers some of South Ari Atoll's richest cave diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
The Cathedral in South Ari Atoll is a solid, easy dive, perfect for getting back in the swing of things. It’s a shallow pinnacle, topping out around 22 meters, with a nice coating of corals that give it its name. Think of it less as a grand cavern and more like a gentle underwater dome. We often see reef sharks cruising by and schools of fusiliers here, especially when there’s a mild current. It’s a really relaxed dive, good for beginners or anyone looking for a pretty spot without much fuss.
Typical The Cathedral 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 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to The Cathedral
Dive shops near The Cathedral
Filitheyo Dive Center
Sun Diving Vilu Reef
Endheri Marine Center
Sun Diving Ptv. Ltd.
Vommuli Dive Centre
Float
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Cathedral
The Cathedral Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Cathedral, 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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