Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu
Protected Area
Vattaru Kan'du
Why dive here
With 100+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest drift diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Gaa Huraa Kandu is a gentle drift, a good entry point for experiencing a Maldivian channel dive without the usual strong currents. We like it for shaking off the rust or getting new divers comfortable with moving water. You'll glide past the channel edge, often spotting white tip reef sharks patrolling, with schooling fusiliers and snapper hanging around the reef top. It’s a pretty easy ride down to about 30 metres, a solid pick for a relaxed afternoon dive.
Typical Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (31m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu
Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli Kandu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Gaa Huraa Kandu / Van Huraveli 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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