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    Alimatha Circus dive site
    channel
    10-30m
    Vaavu Atoll, Maldives
    V.Miyaru Kan'du

    Alimatha Circus

    Best months: Sep–Dec

    Protected Area

    V.Miyaru Kan'du

    Why dive here

    With 45+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - Alimatha Circus offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest channel diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.

    Best timeSep–Dec
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Sea Turtles and Whale Sharks · 45+ species recorded
    Water29-31°C · warmest April, May, July
    CharacterChannel dive · max 10-30m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Alimatha Circus in Vaavu Atoll delivers a straightforward dive, often featuring various reef corals like staghorn and lettuce. We’ve seen both green and olive ridley turtles here, often resting on the reef. It’s a good spot for a relaxed drift, suited to divers looking for an easy afternoon in the water with a decent chance of turtles.

    Typical Alimatha Circus Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 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

    Channel dive - currents can be strong and change direction. Dive at slack tide when possible.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Alimatha Circus

    Alimatha Circus Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Alimatha Circus, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (1.8, 73.35) (23km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    85°F · Range: 28.5–30.9°C

    Current Speed

    9.85 cm/s

    Direction: NE (66°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.137 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    35.12 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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