Vaageli Bodu Faru - South Malé Atoll

Vaageli Bodu Faru is a gentle introduction to Maldivian reefs, tucked away in South Malé Atoll. It’s a good spot for a relaxed drift, where you can watch the coralscape slowly unfold. We've seen a surprising concentration of those tiny gobies here – keep an eye out for the Palespot and Redlined pygmygoby darting between the Galaxea and Wrinkle corals. It won't blow your mind with big pelagics, but for a quiet dive focused on the smaller stuff, it certainly delivers.

Location
South Malé Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
3.938861, 73.360450
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
5-20m

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 Vaageli Bodu Faru

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 Vaageli Bodu Faru

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