LAGANBANK
Protected Area
L. Maabaidhoo Koaru adhi Fushi 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 - LAGANBANK offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
The Laganbank sits upright, pretty much intact, and is one of our favourite shallow wrecks in Vaavu Atoll. We’re talking easy diving, usually calm conditions, and a decent penetration for those who know their way around an overhead environment. You’ll find the bridge and engine room still have plenty to explore, though watch for silting if a few divers are making their way through. We often see giant moray eels peeking out from the darker corners, and the schools of glassfish shimmer like liquid silver inside the cargo holds, sometimes so dense they block out the ambient light. This is a site we’d recommend for anyone looking for a relaxed dive with plenty of structure, or for photographers wanting to play with natural light filtering through the deck openings. It’s certainly not a deep, dramatic wreck, but its accessibility and the sheer volume of resident fish make it a standout for us.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to LAGANBANK
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DivePoint Vadoo
Reveries Scuba Zone
Maldives Resilient Reefs
Maalifushi Marine Sports Centre
Rahaa Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for LAGANBANK
LAGANBANK Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for LAGANBANK, 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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