Velassaru Cave
Protected Area
Dhekunu Thilafalhuge Miyaruvani
Why dive here
With 100+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Velassaru Cave offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest cave diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Velassaru Cave sits on the outside reef of South Malé Atoll, a straightforward dive for anyone comfortable with a little overhead environment. The cave itself is more of an overhang, really, opening up at about 18 meters and sloping down to its deepest point at 26 meters. We usually find it’s home to a good number of nurse sharks, often tucked into the darker recesses, along with some resting reef sharks. Keep an eye out for schooling bannerfish near the entrance, too. It’s a pretty easygoing dive, a good first taste of a cave for newer divers without being too committing.
Typical Velassaru Cave 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 26m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Velassaru Cave
Velassaru Cave Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Velassaru Cave, 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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