Fiha Dive Center - South Malé Atoll

The team at Fiha Dive Center are old hands, and you feel that calm confidence from the moment you step onto the jetty. They operate from Fihalhohi Island Resort, a solid choice in South Malé if you’re looking for a relaxed, unpretentious Maldivian experience that focuses squarely on what’s below the surface. We love their flexible approach to daily diving; rather than rigid schedules, they group divers by experience and preferred sites, meaning less faffing about on the boat and more time in the water. Our favourite spots with them are the channel dives like Kandooma Thila or Guraidhoo Corner. Fiha’s guides know these currents like the back of their hand, positioning the dhoni perfectly so you drop in and drift straight into the action. Expect to see grey reef sharks cruising through the blue, eagle rays gliding overhead, and schools of fusiliers so thick they block the light. They’re a PADI 5 Star resort, so new divers are well catered for, but it’s the experienced crew and their deep knowledge of the South Malé atoll that really sets them apart. If you appreciate a dive operation that feels like family, with guides who point out pygmy seahorses just as readily as they navigate a thrilling channel drift, Fiha Dive Center is a top pick.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.877222, 73.366670
Phone
+960 664-2903
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.fihalhohi.com.mv
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:27967]
Address
Fihalhohi Island Resort, South Male, Atoll 20026, Maldives

Diving Capabilities - Fiha Dive Center

  • Snorkelling

Dive Sites Near Fiha Dive Center

Fiha Dive Center provides access to 15 dive sites in South Malé Atoll.

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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