Maabaidhoo Kandu
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 - Maabaidhoo Kandu offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest drift diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Maabaidhoo Kandu is a gentle introduction to Maldivian drift diving, perfect if you’re new to the current. At a maximum depth of 27 meters, you'll glide along the channel, often spotting white tip reef sharks patrolling the drop-off and schools of fusiliers darting in and out of the reef pockets. It’s a comfortable dive, giving you plenty of time to take in the vibrant soft corals that line the channel walls. We find it’s a great warm-up dive for the stronger currents Vaavu is known for.
Typical Maabaidhoo Kandu 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 27m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Maabaidhoo Kandu
Dive shops near Maabaidhoo Kandu
DivePoint Vadoo
Reveries Scuba Zone
Maldives Resilient Reefs
Rahaa Dive Center
Maalifushi Marine Sports Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Maabaidhoo Kandu
Maabaidhoo Kandu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Maabaidhoo 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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