Dhigurah Arches
Protected Area
Aa.Kudarah Thila
Why dive here
With 45+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - Dhigurah Arches offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest cave diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, June.
Dhigurah Arches, over in Vaavu Atoll, offers a nice change of pace from some of the open reef dives. It's not a huge cave system, more a series of overhangs and swim-throughs, which makes it approachable for most divers. We often find juvenile blacktip reef sharks resting in the sandy patches under the arches, tucked away from the main current. Look closely on the walls for some healthy staghorn and table corals, and occasionally a passing whale shark might cruise by in the blue just beyond the entrance. It's a relaxed dive, good for photographers or those looking for a bit of overhead environment without anything too dramatic.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dhigurah Arches
Dhigurah Arches Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dhigurah Arches, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
29.87°C
86°F
Current Speed
8.49 cm/s
Direction: NE (45°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.156 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
34.82 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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