Lhohi Kandu Tila - South Malé Atoll

Lhohi Kandu Tila is a pinnacle dive in South Malé that often gets overlooked, but it’s worth a stop if the currents are playing nice. We’ve had some good drifts here, sweeping past some substantial star and wrinkle corals. It’s not a big pelagic show, more of a macro spot if you slow down and look for it. You’ll spot the usual reef crabs like *Leptodius* species scuttling in the crevices. We’d suggest this for divers who appreciate the subtler beauty of a reef, especially those with a knack for spotting smaller critters.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.856683, 73.363680
Type
pinnacle

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 Lhohi Kandu Tila

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 Lhohi Kandu Tila

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