Ihi Reef
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 - Ihi Reef offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Ihi Reef, in South Malé, offers a reliable reef dive, especially if you're looking to slow down and appreciate the smaller details. We’ve found it’s usually pretty calm here, making it a good spot for newer divers or those who prefer a relaxed pace without battling strong currents. You’ll see plenty of star and wrinkle corals, forming solid reef structures that provide shelter for smaller reef fish. It’s not about big pelagics here, but it's a pleasant dive for observing healthy coral growth and the quieter side of Maldivian reef life.
Typical Ihi Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Fiha Dive Center
Tauchcenter
Sun Diving School
Dolphin Base - NextGen Pvt Ltd
DivePoint Guraidhoo
Ocean Paradise
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ihi Reef
Ihi Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ihi Reef, 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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