Easy Express - South Malé Atoll

Easy Express in South Malé is a good spot to get comfortable with drift diving. The reef here drops to a comfortable 24m, making it approachable for newer divers looking to experience the thrill of gliding along with the current. We’ve often seen white-tip reef sharks cruising past, and the reef wall usually has plenty of schooling fusiliers and snapper. It’s a pretty mellow current usually, a great introduction to the Maldivian channel dives without feeling like you're on a rocket.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
2.927000, 73.559400
Type
drift
Maximum Depth
24m
Difficulty
Beginner

Marine Protected Area: Lhazikuraadi/Hakura Thila

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 Easy Express

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 Easy Express

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