5-18m
    South Malé Atoll, Maldives
    K.Embudhoo Kan'duolhi

    Main jetty exit

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    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.

    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
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-18m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    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

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    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)

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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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