Van Gogh
Protected Area
Lhazikuraadi/Hakura Thila
Why dive here
With 100+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Van Gogh offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Van Gogh is a gentle drift dive along a sandy slope in South Malé. We've seen plenty of garden eels swaying in the current here, and often come across stingrays resting on the sand. It’s a very relaxed dive, making it a good choice for newer divers or those looking for an easy second dive. Expect a tranquil experience, not a high-octane pelagic hunt.
Typical Van Gogh Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Van Gogh
Van Gogh Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Van Gogh, 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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