Lara Giri
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 - Lara Giri offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Lara Giri is a good introduction to the Maldivian pinnacle, or 'giri', dives. Dropping to a manageable 21 metres, it’s a calm spot, ideal for newer divers getting comfortable with currents that are usually quite gentle here. We often see reef sharks cruising the edges and schools of fusiliers hovering above the coral blocks. Look closely for nudibranchs tucked into the overhangs and keep an eye out for octopus changing colours as they hunt. It's not the most dramatic site in South Malé, but it’s a solid, enjoyable dive for getting your bearings in the atoll.
Typical Lara Giri 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 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Lara Giri
Dive shops near Lara Giri
DivePoint Guraidhoo
Dive Center
Ocean Paradise
Dolphin Base - NextGen Pvt Ltd
Maafushi Scuba
Sirina
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Lara Giri
Lara Giri Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Lara Giri, 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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