Boamas Kandu - South Malé Atoll

Boamas Kandu, a drift dive in South Malé Atoll, often surprises us with its quieter charm. It’s not the thundering channel dive you might expect from the Maldives, but rather a gentle ride along the reef edge. Keep an eye out for the Charming Hermit Crab, which we often spot scuttling along the seafloor, busy in its borrowed shell. This site is a good pick for divers looking for a more relaxed pace, happy to drift and observe the smaller inhabitants often overlooked in faster currents.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.679067, 73.399635
Type
drift

Marine Protected Area: V.Huraa Falhu Sarahahdhu

Best Time to Dive in South Malé Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in South Malé Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.5°C
  • February: 28.8°C
  • March: 29.4°C
  • April: 30.4°C
  • May: 30.1°C
  • June: 29.6°C
  • July: 29.7°C
  • August: 29.6°C
  • September: 29.4°C
  • October: 29.3°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 29.0°C

Nearby Dive Sites in South Malé Atoll

Nearest Dive Centres to Boamas Kandu

Marine Life in South Malé Atoll

Home to 106 recorded species including 44 reef fish, 41 hard corals, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 sharks & rays, 2 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Boamas Kandu

Based on average water temperature of 29.4°C, currents 19 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories