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    Yaara Giri dive site
    pinnacle
    19m
    Beginner
    South Malé Atoll, Maldives
    K.Guraidhoo Kan'duolhi

    Yaara Giri

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    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 - Yaara Giri offers some of South Malé Atoll's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest April, May, July.

    Best timeOct–Dec
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Sea Turtles, Spinner Dolphins and Whale Sharks · 100+ species recorded
    Water28-31°C · warmest April, May, July
    CharacterPinnacle dive · max 19m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Yaara Giri is a good little pinnacle in South Malé Atoll, perfect for newer divers or a relaxed afternoon trip. The top of the reef sits at a comfortable 19m, so you’ve got plenty of bottom time to drift around its circumference. We often see reef sharks circling the edges, and the overhangs hide moray eels and occasional nurse sharks. It’s a gentle introduction to Maldivian pinnacles without the strong currents some of the other sites can dish out.

    Typical Yaara Giri Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m19m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 19m - 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 Yaara Giri

    Yaara Giri Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Yaara Giri, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (3.81, 73.42) (0km away)

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    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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