Kandoma Corner - South Malé Atoll

Kandoma Corner in South Malé Atoll offers a relaxed dive, a good spot to just drift and watch the reef go by. We’ve found a decent spread of corals here, particularly the Larger Star Coral and Galaxea, providing plenty of nooks for the smaller residents. Keep an eye out for the pygmygobies, especially the Emery’s and Redlined, they’re often tucked into crevices. It's not a site that screams for attention, but it’s a solid pick for a chill afternoon dive, especially for those who enjoy taking their time to spot the smaller stuff.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.904682, 73.476230
Type
drift
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 Kandoma Corner

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 Kandoma Corner

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