Farukolhu Kandu
Protected Area
V.Huraa Falhu Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
With 100+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Farukolhu Kandu offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest drift diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Farukolhu Kandu in South Malé is a solid drift dive, a good spot if you’re newer to the Maldives current game. It’s pretty straightforward, a nice gentle ride along the reef edge at around 25m. We’ve seen whitetip reef sharks cruising through on occasion, and the usual suspects like snappers and fusiliers are always around. It's a comfortable introduction to Maldivian channel diving, letting you get a feel for the flow without feeling like you're on a rocket ship.
Typical Farukolhu Kandu Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Farukolhu Kandu
Dive shops near Farukolhu Kandu
Fulidhoo Dive & Water Sports
Nakai Dhiggiri Diving Center
Meridis Dive & Relax Cocogiri
Aqua Quest
Sun Diving School
Dolphin Base - NextGen Pvt Ltd
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Farukolhu Kandu
Farukolhu Kandu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Farukolhu Kandu, 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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