Laamu Atoll
Protected Area
L.Gan Boda Fengan'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 - Laamu Atoll offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest channel diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Laamu Atoll, tucked away in the southern reaches of the Maldives, feels like stepping into a different era of diving. While much of Vaavu Atoll has been well-trodden, Laamu offers that genuine sense of discovery. Our trips here usually involve some exploratory dives, especially along the deeper channels where the currents do their work. It's here you'll often find whitetip reef sharks patrolling, hawksbill turtles gliding past, and schools of jacks and tuna zipping through the reef fish. Manta Point is a definite highlight, a reliable spot for watching mantas feed, which is always a privilege. If you're looking for that thrill of potentially diving an uncharted site, Laamu is a good bet, especially on a liveaboard.
Typical Laamu Atoll Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Channel dive - currents can be strong and change direction. Dive at slack tide when possible.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Laamu Atoll
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Maldives Resilient Reefs
Reveries Scuba Zone
DivePoint Vadoo
Rahaa Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Laamu Atoll
Laamu Atoll Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Laamu Atoll, 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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