Meridis Dive & Relax Cocogiri - South Malé Atoll

The team at Meridis Dive & Relax Cocogiri are exactly who you want guiding you around South Malé. They’re based right on Cocogiri Island, which we think is ideal – small enough to feel personal, but with direct access to some cracking channels. If you’re into drift diving with big pelagics, these guys know the currents intimately. They’re a PADI 5-star outfit, so expect well-maintained gear and instructors who really know their stuff, whether you’re just starting out or chasing a specialty. We love their approach to the day’s diving; it feels relaxed, not rushed. Our favourite tip they gave us was to aim for the mornings at Kandooma Thila. You often get a better chance of seeing grey reef sharks schooling there before the afternoon boat traffic. The visibility in these channels is often just ridiculous, sometimes a good 30 metres, which makes those incoming manta rays at Lankan Manta Point feel even more enormous. Sure, the currents can be brisk, but that’s half the fun, and Meridis always briefs thoroughly, explaining the ins and outs of each dive site. Expect to see eagle rays cruising past, white-tip reef sharks resting on the sandy bottom, and huge Napoleon wrasse making their slow, majestic patrols. It’s a solid choice for divers who appreciate personal service and proper Maldivian channel diving.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.631016, 73.377870
Phone
+960 774-0623
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.meridis.de
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:21617]
Address
Cocogiri Island Resort, Vaavu Atoll, Maldives

Dive Sites Near Meridis Dive & Relax Cocogiri

Meridis Dive & Relax Cocogiri 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