Fihalhohi Hausriff - South Malé Atoll

The Fihalhohi Hausriff, tucked away in South Malé Atoll, offers a relaxed introduction to Maldivian reef diving. It’s a good spot for a gentle morning dive, especially if you’re looking to get comfortable after a break from the water. We often find the corals here, particularly the wrinkle and galaxea species, make for some interesting macro photography if you’re patient. While not overflowing with pelagics, it’s a reliable site for spotting the smaller reef residents, like various leptodius crabs scuttling amongst the coral branches.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.877139, 73.368480
Type
reef

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 Fihalhohi Hausriff

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 Fihalhohi Hausriff

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