South Male
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 - South Male offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
South Malé Atoll offers some honest diving, especially through its six main channels. We’ve had some great encounters there, particularly with grey reef sharks and whitetips cruising by, and eagle rays often make an appearance. While the coral cover isn't the Maldives' most spectacular – you'll find better elsewhere – the sheer volume of schooling fish is often impressive. The Kuda Giri wreck is a particular highlight; it’s not huge, but the sponges have really taken hold, painting it in vibrant oranges, yellows, and reds, making for some colourful swim-throughs and lots of resident fish. It’s a solid pick for divers who appreciate pelagic action and a photogenic wreck.
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Eco Dive Club
Maldives Passion
Sinai dive club Maldives
Maafushi Dive Center
Sirina
Maafushi Scuba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for South Male
South Male Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for South Male, 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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