Guraidhoo Channel
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 - Guraidhoo Channel offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest drift diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Guraidhoo Channel is a classic Maldives drift. We’re talking about riding the current here, so it's a good spot for divers comfortable letting the water do the work. You’ll be propelled past patches of thalassia and cymodocea, which isn’t something you see everywhere, making it a little different from your typical reefscape. Keep an eye out for the crabs, like *Leptodius sanguineus* and *Leptodius nudipes*, often scuttling amongst the corals. It’s a solid Maldivian dive, not overly flashy, but consistently interesting, especially for those who appreciate the subtle details of the reef floor.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
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Dolphin Base - NextGen Pvt Ltd
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Guraidhoo Channel
Guraidhoo Channel Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Guraidhoo Channel, 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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