Rannalhi Jetty - South Malé Atoll

Rannalhi Jetty is a pretty easygoing reef dive, perfect for getting back into the swing of things or for newer divers. The reef tops out around 18 metres, sloping gently down, and it's usually pretty sheltered here. You'll often spot schooling bannerfish hanging out under the jetty itself, and we've seen plenty of parrotfish munching away on the corals, along with the usual cast of butterflyfish and angelfish flitting about. It's a relaxed spot for a chilled out dive, giving you a taste of the Maldivian reef without any strong currents to worry about.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.904100, 73.357400
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
18m
Difficulty
Beginner

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 Rannalhi Jetty

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 Rannalhi Jetty

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