Rihiveli Faru - South Malé Atoll

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.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.819211, 73.387420
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
5-20m

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 Rihiveli Faru

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 Rihiveli Faru

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