Coral Ridge
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 - Coral Ridge offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Coral Ridge in Vaavu Atoll sits at a consistent 17 meters, making it a comfortable dive for beginners. The site is exactly what it sounds like, a ridge adorned with a good variety of hard and soft corals. You’ll spot smaller reef fish darting amongst the coral bommies. It’s a gentle introduction to Maldivian reef diving, ideal for those building confidence.
Typical Coral Ridge Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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 Coral Ridge
Coral Ridge Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Coral Ridge, 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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