Guradoo South - South Malé Atoll

Guradoo South isn't the flashiest spot in South Malé, but it's a solid, dependable dive. We often drop in here for a relaxed second dive, finding a pleasant slope with plenty of Galaxea, Wrinkle, and star corals to explore. It's a nice place to slow down and really appreciate the smaller scale reef life, rather than being constantly swept along. We’d suggest it for divers who enjoy a calmer drift, where the details of the reef come into focus.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.889913, 73.467285
Type
channel
Maximum Depth
15-30m

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 Guradoo South

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 Guradoo South

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