Boulder Spot
Protected Area
Ga.Hithaadhoo Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
With 45+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - Boulder Spot offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Boulder Spot in Vaavu Atoll is a straightforward dive, topping out at 19 metres. It’s mostly rock formations, with a smattering of corals here and there. We’ve seen a few reef fish cruising through, nothing too dramatic. It’s a gentle spot, probably best suited for new divers looking to get comfortable in the water.
Typical Boulder Spot 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 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Rahaa Dive Center
Maldives Resilient Reefs
Reveries Scuba Zone
DivePoint Vadoo
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Boulder Spot
Boulder Spot Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Boulder Spot, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (1.8, 73.35) (23km away)
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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