Streets of Mulah - South Malé Atoll

Streets of Mulah, down in South Malé, offers a pretty reliable drift. It’s a channel dive, so you expect the current, and you usually get it, pulling you through a series of coral blocks and overhangs. Keep your eyes peeled for whitetip reef sharks resting under ledges, and we’ve often spotted eagle rays cruising by in the blue. It’s a good one for intermediate divers who enjoy a bit of movement and aren’t afraid to cover some ground underwater. We typically find the best action early in the morning before the day boats arrive in full force.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
2.945900, 73.591800
Maximum Depth
27m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: Lhazikuraadi/Hakura Thila

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 Streets of Mulah

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 Streets of Mulah

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