Diving in Vaavu Atoll

Best Time to Dive in Vaavu Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in Vaavu Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.5°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 28.7°C
• February: 28.9°C
• March: 29.4°C
• April: 30.5°C
• May: 30.1°C
• June: 29.9°C
• July: 29.8°C
• August: 29.9°C
• September: 29.8°C
• October: 29.3°C
• November: 29.3°C
• December: 29.2°C

Marine Life in Vaavu Atoll

Home to 53 recorded species including 20 reef fish, 9 hard corals, 8 seagrass & algae, 4 sharks & rays, 4 crabs & lobsters, 3 octopus & squid.

Dive Site Difficulty in Vaavu Atoll

Vaavu Atoll has 10 beginner, 4 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Vaavu Atoll

Based on average water temperature of 29.6°C, currents 19 cm/s.

• Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
• Mask - essential for every dive
• Fins
• BCD - buoyancy compensator
• Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
• Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
• Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
• Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Vaavu Atoll

• Aa.Kudarah Thila - Reef areas (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• V.Miyaru Kan'du - Reef areas (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Fushi Kan'du - Reef areas (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Filitheyo Kan'du - Reef area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Lhazikuraadi/Hakura Thila - Reef areas (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Faruhulhuvalhi Beyru (Rangali Kan'du) - Reef areas (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Vattaru Kan'du - Reef and Lagoon areas (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Hithadhoo Kulhi aai Vashaigenvaa Sarahahdhu - Mangrove, Wetland and Reef Areas (IUCN Category VI)
• South Ari Marine Protected Area - Reef areas (IUCN Category IV)
• Dhigulaabadhoo Sarahahdhu - Island, Mangrove, Wetland, Reed and Lagoon areas (IUCN Category VI)
• L. Maabaidhoo Koaru adhi Fushi Kan'du Sarahahdhu - Mangrove, Wetland, Reef and Island area (IUCN Category VI)
• Ga.Hithaadhoo Sarahahdhu - Island, Reef and Lagoon Areas (IUCN Category IV)
• L.Gan Boda Fengan'du Sarahahdhu - Mangrove, Wetland and Reef Areas (IUCN Category VI)
• L.Gaadhoo-Hithadhoo Kan'du Sarahahdhu - Island, Reef and Lagoon Areas (IUCN Category IV)
• L.Gaadhoo Sarahahdhu - Lagoon areas (IUCN Category IV)
• L.Bodu Finolhu adhi Vadinolhu Kan'duolhi Sarahahdhu - Sandbank and Reef areas (IUCN Category VI)
• V.Thun'duhuraa - Island and Reef areas (IUCN Category VI)
• V.Ruh Huri Huraa Sarahahdhu - Island, Lagoon and Reef (IUCN Category VI)
• V.Rakeedhoo Corner Sarahahdhu - Reef and Lagoon areas (IUCN Category VI)
• V.Kashavarufalhu Sarahahdhu - Reef and Lagoon areas (IUCN Category VI)
• V.Huralhu Kan'du Sarahahdhu - Reef and Lagoon areas (IUCN Category VI)
• V.Huraa Falhu Sarahahdhu - Reef and Lagoon areas (IUCN Category VI)
• V.Hin'gaakulhee Finolhu Sarahahdhu - Sandbank, Reef and Lagoon areas (IUCN Category VI)
• V.Fussaufaru Sarahahdhu - Sandbank, Reef and Lagoon areas (IUCN Category VI)

Getting to Vaavu Atoll - Nearest Airports

• Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO), Kadhdhoo - 33 km away, approx 51 min travel time
• Gan International Airport (GAN), Gan - 259 km away, approx 297 min travel time
• Velana International Airport (MLE), Malé - 286 km away, approx 327 min travel time