Vaageli Corner
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 - Vaageli Corner offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest drift diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Vaageli Corner, in South Malé, is one of those spots that feels perfectly pleasant, a nice drift dive without too much fuss. We've often found a relaxed current here, gently nudging us along a sloping reef. It’s a good place for macro photography, with a decent chance of spotting smaller gobies like the Redlined or Emery's Pygmygoby tucked into the corals. You'll see plenty of Galaxea and Wrinkle corals, forming nice little habitats. It’s a solid choice for a second dive of the day, or for divers who appreciate a calmer pace and aren't chasing pelagics.
Typical Vaageli Corner Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Dive shops near Vaageli Corner
Tauchcenter
Fiha Dive Center
Ocean Paradise
DivePoint Guraidhoo
Dive Center
Dolphin Base - NextGen Pvt Ltd
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Vaageli Corner
Vaageli Corner Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Vaageli Corner, 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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