8-18m
    Vaavu Atoll, Maldives
    V.Miyaru Kan'du

    Alimatha Jetty

    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 Jetty offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 8-18m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Alimatha Jetty is a shallow night dive, usually under the pier lights, that attracts a regular crowd of nurse sharks. They're drawn in by the scraps from the resort, making for an active, if slightly artificial, encounter. You'll often see stingrays here too. It's an easy dive, perfect for photographers wanting predictable shark shots or those newer to night diving looking for some excitement.

    Typical Alimatha Jetty Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m8m 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.

    Today05:5217:5512h 3m daylightGolden hour 17:28

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Alimatha Jetty

    Alimatha Jetty Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Alimatha Jetty, 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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