Jack Faru - South Malé Atoll

Jack Faru is a decent spot if you’re looking for a relaxed coral cruise in South Malé. We've found it’s less about big pelagics and more about the intricate details of the reef itself. You’ll weave past good stands of Galaxea and Wrinkle coral, with Lesser and Larger star corals filling in the gaps. Keep an eye out for the smaller crabs – Pilodius areolatus and Pseudoliomera speciosa are usually pottering around the crevices. It’s a comfortable dive, good for a second splash of the day or if you just want to take it easy amongst the reef structure.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.894228, 73.355830
Type
reef

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 Jack Faru

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 Jack Faru

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