Rani Kan
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 - Rani Kan offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Rani Kan is a gentle drift in South Malé Atoll, topping out at 23 metres. It’s a good spot for beginners to experience the feeling of a channel dive without strong currents. You’ll see reef sharks cruising and a good variety of schooling fish. It’s a solid option for an easy second dive or a check-out dive.
Typical Rani Kan 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 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Rani Kan
Dive shops near Rani Kan
Fiha Dive Center
Sun Diving School
Tauchcenter
Dolphin Base - NextGen Pvt Ltd
DivePoint Guraidhoo
Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rani Kan
Rani Kan Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Rani Kan, 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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