Main jetty exit
Protected Area
K.Embudhoo Kan'duolhi
Why dive here
With 100+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Main jetty exit offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Forget the drift dives and the pelagics for a moment; we're often drawn to the quiet corners, and the Main Jetty Exit delivers. This isn’t about big fish, it’s about micro-hunting, about slowing down and really looking. We love the challenge of spotting the tiny critters here, especially those pygmy gobies, the delicate blennies, and the pipefish. You might even find a spineless cuttlefish hovering. It’s an easy entry, just a short swim out from shore, making it perfect for a relaxed afternoon dive when the sun is lower. The coral formations, like the large meandroid brain corals and spine corals, provide plenty of nooks and crannies for the smaller residents. Look carefully among the thalassia seagrass beds too; they’re often overlooked but hold some real treasures. This site is ideal for photographers and anyone who enjoys finding the smaller, more obscure creatures that other sites might overshadow.
Typical Main jetty exit Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Main jetty exit
Main jetty exit Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Main jetty exit, 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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