Emmadi Giri (Manta Point)
Protected Area
K.Guraidhoo Kan'duolhi
Why dive here
With 100+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Emmadi Giri (Manta Point) offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Emmadi Giri, often called Manta Point, gets its name from the seasonal aggregations of reef mantas that cruise this shallow reef. We’ve had some fantastic encounters here, watching them glide in for a clean, though it's not a guaranteed show every time. The reef itself is a pleasant dive, with good growth of wrinkle coral and various star corals, though it won't blow you away with dramatic topography. It’s a gentle drift or a comfortable anchorage dive, making it a good pick for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed experience with the potential for something special.
Typical Emmadi Giri (Manta Point) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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DivePoint Guraidhoo
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Sun Diving School
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Emmadi Giri (Manta Point)
Emmadi Giri (Manta Point) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Emmadi Giri (Manta Point), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (3.81, 73.42) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 28.5–30.4°C
Current Speed
15 cm/s
Direction: SE (143.1°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.266 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
35.25 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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