Dive Center - South Malé Atoll

Dive Center, in the South Malé Atoll, offers a pretty relaxed drift. We often find the current gentle here, making it a good choice for newer divers or those who just want to take it easy. Look for the little details: we’ve spotted several species of pygmygoby, often tucked into the Lesser and Larger star corals. The cloth-of-gold cone snail is another interesting find if you’re into the smaller stuff. It’s not an adrenaline rush, but it’s a perfectly pleasant way to spend an hour underwater, particularly when other sites are a bit too feisty.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.906044, 73.472404
Type
lagoon
Maximum Depth
5-12m

Marine Protected Area: K.Guraidhoo Kan'duolhi

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 Dive Center

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 Dive Center

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