Devana Kandu
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 - Devana Kandu offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest drift diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Devana Kandu offers a decent drift, not the most dramatic of Vaavu's channels, but it holds its own. We've often found ourselves gliding past good stands of staghorn and lettuce corals, and it’s a reliable spot for green turtles. The current can pick up, so it's one for those comfortable with a bit of pace. If you're looking for a relaxed channel dive with a good chance of turtle encounters, Devana Kandu fits the bill.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Devana Kandu
Devana Kandu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Devana Kandu, 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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