Rihiveli Bay
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 Bay offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Rihiveli Bay is a gentle reef in South Malé, perfect for those just getting their fins wet or wanting a relaxed afternoon dive. The maximum depth is 19m, making it a comfortable drift along the coral slopes. You’ll typically see schools of colourful fusiliers and parrotfish grazing, with the occasional reef shark gliding by in the distance. It’s a pretty straightforward dive, good for building confidence and enjoying the slower pace of the Maldives.
Typical Rihiveli Bay 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 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Rihiveli Bay
Dive shops near Rihiveli Bay
Sun Diving School
Dolphin Base - NextGen Pvt Ltd
Fiha Dive Center
DivePoint Guraidhoo
Tauchcenter
Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rihiveli Bay
Rihiveli Bay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Rihiveli Bay, 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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