South Malé Atoll, Maldives
    K.Guraidhoo Kan'duolhi

    South Male

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    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.

    Best timeOct–Dec
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Sea Turtles, Spinner Dolphins and Whale Sharks · 100+ species recorded
    Water28-31°C · warmest April, May, July
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    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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    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)

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    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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