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    Rihiveli dive site
    reef
    5-20m
    South Malé Atoll, Maldives
    K.Guraidhoo Kan'duolhi

    Rihiveli

    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 - Rihiveli 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 5-20m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Rihiveli offers a relaxed dive in South Malé Atoll, often characterised by expansive seagrass beds, a less common sight in the Maldives. We’ve found several coral species here including galaxea and larger star corals, often dotted amongst the seagrass. It’s a good spot for divers looking for a calmer experience and a chance to observe a different kind of Maldivian ecosystem.

    Typical Rihiveli Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m 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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    Sun Diving School

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    Dolphin Base - NextGen Pvt Ltd

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    Tauchcenter

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    DivePoint Guraidhoo

    11km away
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    Dive Center

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rihiveli

    Rihiveli Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Rihiveli, 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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