Miyaru Kandu
Protected Area
V.Miyaru Kan'du
Why dive here
With 100+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Miyaru Kandu offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest drift diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Miyaru Kandu means "Shark Channel" in Dhivehi, and it lives up to the name. This is a classic Maldivian drift, and we mean *drift*, so be ready for some serious current. We drop in on the outside reef, then let the channel pull us along. Keep an eye out for grey reef sharks patrolling the drop-off, often in good numbers. We've also spotted eagle rays cruising through the blue here. It's an intermediate dive, probably not one for your first current experience, but excellent for those who appreciate a speedy tour with some big animal potential.
Typical Miyaru Kandu 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 28m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Miyaru Kandu
Dive shops near Miyaru Kandu
Nakai Dhiggiri Diving Center
Plumeria diving centre
Fulidhoo Dive & Water Sports
Meridis Dive & Relax Cocogiri
Aqua Quest
Sun Diving School
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Miyaru Kandu
Miyaru Kandu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Miyaru Kandu, 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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