Fotteyo Kandu
Protected Area
V.Huralhu Kan'du Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
With 100+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Fotteyo Kandu offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest drift diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Fotteyo Kandu is a classic Maldivian drift, and one we’ve come back to a few times. The channel dive offers a reliable conveyor belt ride, pulling you along to where the reef meets the open ocean. We’ve often found grey reef sharks patrolling the drop-off, a few white tips tucked under ledges, and schools of snapper clustered in the current. It’s a good one for intermediate divers who are comfortable with moving water, and the gentle drift means you can just relax and watch the show unfold. Keep an eye out for eagle rays gliding past in the blue.
Typical Fotteyo 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 30m - 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 Fotteyo Kandu
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Plumeria diving centre
Nakai Dhiggiri Diving Center
Fulidhoo Dive & Water Sports
Meridis Dive & Relax Cocogiri
Aqua Quest
Sun Diving School
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fotteyo Kandu
Fotteyo Kandu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Fotteyo 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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