Vaageli Outside
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 Outside offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest wall diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Vaageli Outside generally offers a pleasant reef drift. We typically see a good selection of pygmygobies here, including Emery's and the large-eye, often nestled amongst the various star and wrinkle corals. It's a relaxed dive, good for photographers keen to spot smaller reef inhabitants without the distraction of strong currents. Visibility is usually consistent.
Typical Vaageli Outside Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Tauchcenter
Fiha Dive Center
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Dolphin Base - NextGen Pvt Ltd
Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Vaageli Outside
Vaageli Outside Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Vaageli Outside, 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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