Vadhoo Caves
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 - Vadhoo Caves offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest cave diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Vadhoo Caves, hugging the northern coast of South Malé Atoll, gives you exactly what it promises: a series of caves and overhangs. Dropping in, you're carried along by the current, then you dip into each cavern, finding a momentary reprieve from the push, before getting swept out to the next one. It’s a fun, conveyor-belt style drift dive, and the walls inside are splashed with soft corals – think blues, greens, and yellows – which really pop, especially if you’ve got a torch. We found it a straightforward dive, good for anyone comfortable with a bit of current and keen to explore some gentle overhead environments.
Typical Vadhoo Caves Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Nearest Dive Centres to Vadhoo Caves
Dive shops near Vadhoo Caves
Ocean Paradise
Maafushi Scuba
Maafushi Dive Center
Sirina
Sinai dive club Maldives
Maldives Passion
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Vadhoo Caves
Vadhoo Caves Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Vadhoo Caves, 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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