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    Farikede Faru dive site
    Vaavu Atoll, Maldives
    Farikede (Thresher Shark Point)

    Farikede Faru

    Best months: Sep–Dec

    Protected Area

    Farikede (Thresher Shark Point)

    Why dive here

    With 45+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - Farikede Faru offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest 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
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Farikede Faru is a deep dive, one for those comfortable with significant depths. We've heard whispers of thresher sharks here, the kind that might just cruise by in the blue. Keep an eye out for oceanic manta rays and whale sharks too, though they're always a lucky encounter. This site really suits divers looking for pelagic action, willing to put in the bottom time for a chance at something big.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Farikede Faru

    Farikede Faru Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Farikede Faru, 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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