Enderi Giri - South Malé Atoll

Enderi Giri, a pinnacle in South Malé Atoll, offers a pretty solid dive without being overly dramatic. You'll find a good mix of hard corals here, particularly larger star corals, wrinkle corals, and the distinctive Galaxea, which make for some interesting topography to explore. We’ve found the currents generally mild, making it a comfortable spot for divers who want to take their time over the details. It's a relaxed dive, good for getting your buoyancy dialed in while appreciating the structure of a healthy Maldivian reef.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.882887, 73.383660
Type
pinnacle
Maximum Depth
5-30m

Marine Protected Area: K.Guraidhoo Kan'duolhi

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 Enderi Giri

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 Enderi Giri

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