Rihiveli Faru
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 Faru offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Rihiveli Faru is one of those South Malé sites that offers a relaxed dive, a nice change of pace from some of the more current-swept channels. We’ve found it’s a good spot for taking your time and really looking at the reef structure. You’ll see some decent patches of Galaxea and Lesser star coral, with the occasional Wrinkle coral popping up. While it might not be the most dramatic dive in the Atoll, it’s a perfectly pleasant way to spend an hour underwater, particularly if you’re after something calm or a second easy dive of the day.
Typical Rihiveli Faru Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Fiha Dive Center
Sun Diving School
Dolphin Base - NextGen Pvt Ltd
Tauchcenter
DivePoint Guraidhoo
Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rihiveli Faru
Rihiveli Faru Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Rihiveli Faru, 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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