Muniyafushi Kandu
Protected Area
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Why dive here
With 45+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - Muniyafushi Kandu offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest drift diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Muniyafushi Kandu is a solid drift dive in Vaavu, a good one for shaking off the surface interval cobwebs. We usually hit it for the easy ride through the channel, letting the current do the work as we glide past the overhangs. Keep an eye out for grey reef sharks patrolling the deeper channel, and occasionally, we'll spot a leopard shark resting on the sandy bottom if we’re lucky with the timing. It’s an intermediate dive, really more about comfort with current than anything technical, and a good bet for a relaxed morning dive.
Typical Muniyafushi 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 Muniyafushi Kandu
Dive shops near Muniyafushi Kandu
Rahaa Dive Center
DivePoint Vadoo
Reveries Scuba Zone
Maldives Resilient Reefs
Maalifushi Marine Sports Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Muniyafushi Kandu
Muniyafushi Kandu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Muniyafushi 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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