Alimas Faru
Protected Area
K.Guraidhoo Kan'duolhi
Why dive here
With 100+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Alimas Faru offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest April, May, July.
Alimas Faru, in South Malé Atoll, offers a relaxed dive focused on coral formations. We've seen good examples of larger star, wrinkle, and galaxea corals here. It's a site for divers who appreciate reef structure and a calmer pace, rather than big pelagics or strong currents. If you're looking to spend time exploring healthy coral formations, this site fits the bill.
Nearest Dive Centres to Alimas Faru
Dive shops near Alimas Faru
Tauchcenter
Fiha Dive Center
Dolphin Base - NextGen Pvt Ltd
Sun Diving School
DivePoint Guraidhoo
Ocean Paradise
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Alimas Faru
Alimas Faru Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Alimas Faru, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
29.6°C
85°F
Current Speed
18.03 cm/s
Direction: SE (146.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.25 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
34.93 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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