Kondey Kandu
Why dive here
With 45+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - Kondey Kandu offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest cave diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Kondey Kandu, up in Vaavu Atoll, is one of those Maldivian channels that really delivers if you like a bit of a ride. We often drop in at one end and let the current do the work, drift diving at its best. Keep your eyes peeled for grey reef sharks, leopard sharks, and the occasional silvertip cruising through – the south of the Maldives is famed for its bigger visitors, and Kondey usually gets the memo. Depths run to about 28 metres, and when the visibility is pushing 27 metres, you get some great views. It's a solid pick for divers who enjoy a lively current and want a good shot at some pelagic action.
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 Kondey Kandu
Kondey Kandu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kondey 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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