Finolhu Faru
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 - Finolhu Faru offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Finolhu Faru might not be the most famous name in South Malé Atoll, but it’s a solid dive for those looking to slow down and really observe. We've often found ourselves drifting along this reef, spotting plenty of wrasse and parrotfish going about their day. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too, like the Redlined Pygmygoby tucked into a coral crevice or a Bennett's Pufferfish meandering past. It’s a relaxed site, good for knocking off some bottom time without fighting strong currents.
Typical Finolhu Faru Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Nearest Dive Centres to Finolhu Faru
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Maafushi Scuba
Sinai dive club Maldives
Maafushi Dive Center
Maldives Passion
Eco Dive Club
Sirina
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Finolhu Faru
Finolhu Faru Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Finolhu Faru, 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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