Olhuveli Kuda Giri - South Malé Atoll

Olhuveli Kuda Giri is a smaller pinnacle, not one of those massive thilas, but it’s still worth a dive if you're in South Malé Atoll. You'll likely see a good mix of corals, with wrinkle coral and galaxea holding their own alongside beds of thalassia and cymodocea. We've often found ourselves watching the little crabs, like *Leptodius sanguineus*, busy about their business on the reef. It's a relaxed dive, good for getting back in the water or for divers who prefer a slower pace to really observe the smaller stuff.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.843378, 73.396750
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 Olhuveli Kuda Giri

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 Olhuveli Kuda Giri

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