Guradoo South Outside - South Malé Atoll

Guradoo South Outside offers a relaxed drift, a good option when you’re looking for a comfortable dive in the South Malé Atoll. The reef itself has some nice patches of Galaxea and Lesser Star Coral, interspersed with seagrass beds of *Cymodocea* and *Thalassia*. We’ve found it to be a pretty mellow dive overall, often with decent visibility, making it a solid choice for divers who prefer a gentle pace. While you’re not likely to encounter huge pelagics here, it’s a pleasant spot for a leisurely exploration of the reef's smaller inhabitants.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.879147, 73.467560
Type
channel
Maximum Depth
15-35m

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 Outside

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 Outside

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