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    Ranikan dive site
    reef
    10-30m
    South Malé Atoll, Maldives
    K.Guraidhoo Kan'duolhi

    Ranikan

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    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 - Ranikan 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 10-30m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Ranikan offers a gentle introduction to Maldivian diving, a good spot for those getting their fins wet. We've seen reef sharks cruising along the sandy bottom here, and the hard corals are slowly recovering. It’s an easy drift, suitable for newer divers looking for a relaxed experience without strong currents.

    Typical Ranikan Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m 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.

    Today05:5217:5512h 3m daylightGolden hour 17:28

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    Dive Center

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ranikan

    Ranikan Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Ranikan, 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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