Rihiveli Wreck - South Malé Atoll

The Rihiveli Wreck is a decent little dive, perfect if you’re looking for a change from the usual reef drifts in South Malé. It’s a fishing trawler, sunk intentionally, now sitting upright on a sandy bottom. You can poke around the wheelhouse and the open cargo holds, which are often home to glassfish clouds and a few resident lionfish. Keep an eye out for moray eels tucked into the darker corners. It’s not a deep dive, making it a comfortable second or third dive of the day, and generally suitable for anyone comfortable with a bit of penetration into open spaces.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.816667, 73.400000
Type
wreck

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 Wreck

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 Wreck

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