Kashaavaru Kandu (Golden Wall)
Protected Area
V.Kashavarufalhu Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
With 100+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Kashaavaru Kandu (Golden Wall) offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest wall diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Kashaavaru Kandu, often called the Golden Wall, gives you a gentle drift along a reef face that starts shallow and slopes down to around 29 metres. The wall itself is covered in a dense growth of yellow soft corals, hence the name. It’s a comfortable dive, good for beginners looking for an easy current and a colourful backdrop. You’ll spot the usual reef fish tucked into the overhangs and maybe a turtle cruising by.
Typical Kashaavaru Kandu (Golden Wall) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 29m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Kashaavaru Kandu (Golden Wall)
Dive shops near Kashaavaru Kandu (Golden Wall)
Plumeria diving centre
Nakai Dhiggiri Diving Center
Meridis Dive & Relax Cocogiri
Fulidhoo Dive & Water Sports
Aqua Quest
Sun Diving School
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kashaavaru Kandu (Golden Wall)
Kashaavaru Kandu (Golden Wall) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kashaavaru Kandu (Golden Wall), 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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