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    Kunaavashi Kandu dive site
    drift
    South Malé Atoll, Maldives
    V.Huraa Falhu Sarahahdhu

    Kunaavashi Kandu

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    Protected Area

    V.Huraa Falhu Sarahahdhu

    Why dive here

    With 100+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Kunaavashi Kandu offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest drift diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.

    Best timeOct–Dec
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Sea Turtles, Spinner Dolphins and Whale Sharks · 100+ species recorded
    Water28-31°C · warmest April, May, July
    CharacterDrift dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Kunaavashi Kandu, tucked away in South Malé Atoll, offers a relaxed drift dive, a nice change of pace. We usually just let the current carry us along the reef edge, keeping an eye out for what drifts by. The Charming Hermit Crab makes an appearance here, scuttling about in its borrowed shell. It’s a good spot if you’re looking for a relatively easy dive after some of the more intense pinnacles, perfect for just enjoying the ride.

    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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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kunaavashi Kandu

    Kunaavashi Kandu Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Kunaavashi Kandu, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (3.81, 73.42) (0km away)

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    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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