15m
    Beginner
    South Malé Atoll, Maldives
    K.Guraidhoo Kan'duolhi

    Rannalhi House Reef

    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 - Rannalhi House Reef 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 15m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    The Rannalhi House Reef is a solid choice for a mellow afternoon dive, especially if you’re just getting your fins wet or keen on a relaxed macro session. Dropping to a gentle 15 meters, the current here is usually negligible, making it easy to drift along and spot the resident reef fish. We’ve had pleasant encounters with juvenile blacktip reef sharks cruising the sandy bottom and seen plenty of clownfish darting around their anemones. It’s a comfortable, easy dive right off the beach, perfect for building confidence or unwinding after a day of boat diving.

    Typical Rannalhi House Reef Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rannalhi House Reef

    Rannalhi House Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Rannalhi House Reef, 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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