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    Fotteyo Kandu dive site
    reef
    15-30m
    Vaavu Atoll, Maldives
    V.Huralhu Kan'du Sarahahdhu

    Fotteyo Kandu

    Best months: Sep–Dec

    Protected Area

    V.Huralhu Kan'du Sarahahdhu

    Why dive here

    With 45+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - Fotteyo Kandu offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 15-30m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Fotteyo Kandu gets a lot of hype in Vaavu Atoll, and for good reason. It’s a classic Maldives channel dive, usually with a decent current pushing you through. We’ve seen everything from grey reef sharks patrolling the drop-off to schooling eagle rays gliding by. Keep an eye on the soft corals, especially the staghorns, they’re particularly lush here and often shelter schooling fusiliers. It’s a site for divers comfortable with current, offering a fast-paced drift and plenty of pelagic action.

    Typical Fotteyo Kandu Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    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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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fotteyo Kandu

    Fotteyo Kandu Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Fotteyo Kandu, 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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