Cocoa Corner
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 - Cocoa Corner offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest drift diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
We love a good drift, and Cocoa Corner usually delivers. The current can really pick up here, pulling you along a reef wall that drops pretty deep. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff hugging the coral, particularly the pygmygobies – the Redlined, Large-eye, and Emery’s are often present if you slow down enough. It’s a site for those who enjoy a speedy ride and aren't afraid of a bit of a workout against the flow if you want to hang back and scrutinize the Wrinkle and Galaxea corals.
Typical Cocoa Corner Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Cocoa Corner
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Dive Center
Ocean Paradise
DivePoint Guraidhoo
Sirina
Maafushi Scuba
Maafushi Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cocoa Corner
Cocoa Corner Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cocoa Corner, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (3.81, 73.42) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 28.5–30.4°C
Current Speed
15 cm/s
Direction: SE (143.1°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.266 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
35.25 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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