Maafushi Lagoon
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 - Maafushi Lagoon offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Maafushi Lagoon is a gentle introduction to the Maldivian underwater world, perfect for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon float. We found it’s a calm, shallow spot, topping out around 19 meters, with plenty of space to get comfortable. The coral formations here are a nice mix, providing cover for little reef sharks and rays that often cruise through. It’s a pleasant, easy dive, a good way to shake off the travel rust before tackling some of the more demanding channels in South Malé.
Typical Maafushi Lagoon 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 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Maafushi Lagoon
Dive shops near Maafushi Lagoon
Eco Dive Club
Maldives Passion
Sinai dive club Maldives
Maafushi Dive Center
Sirina
Maafushi Scuba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Maafushi Lagoon
Maafushi Lagoon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Maafushi Lagoon, 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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