Maafushi Dive Center - South Malé Atoll

Maafushi Dive Center operates out of Maafushi, one of the Maldives' busier local islands. They're a practical choice if you're staying locally and want to explore the South Malé Atoll’s numerous dive sites without the resort price tag. Expect straightforward diving focused on drift dives along the atoll’s outer reefs and pinnacles. It’s a solid option for budget-conscious divers looking to rack up some bottom time.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.944153, 73.490685

Dive Sites Near Maafushi Dive Center

Maafushi 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