Eco Dive Club - South Malé Atoll

Eco Dive Club in South Malé Atoll offers a straightforward diving experience. We found it’s a good fit for divers who prefer a low-key operation without all the resort frills. They focus on getting you to the South Malé Atoll sites, known for their channel dives and pelagic encounters. Expect a simple approach to diving, perfect if you’re focused solely on the underwater time.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.944838, 73.490990

Dive Sites Near Eco Dive Club

Eco Dive Club provides access to 15 dive sites in South Malé Atoll.

Other Dive Centres in South Malé Atoll

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

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 Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for South Malé Atoll

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