Sanddune
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 - Sanddune offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Sanddune, in South Malé Atoll, is a gentle sloping reef, typically pretty calm. It’s a good spot for spotting the smaller reef creatures, like nudibranchs and flatworms, especially if you take your time. Visibility usually holds up well here, making it a decent relaxed dive for newer divers or those wanting a break from stronger currents.
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DivePoint Guraidhoo
Dive Center
Dolphin Base - NextGen Pvt Ltd
Ocean Paradise
Sun Diving School
Sirina
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sanddune
Sanddune Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sanddune, 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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