Seafan - Vaavu Atoll

Seafan in Vaavu Atoll is a drift dive that often has you gliding past sea grass beds of cymodocea and thalassia. It's not a site for vibrant corals or big pelagics; instead, it offers a quieter look at the reef floor's vegetation, which can be surprisingly active with smaller critters if you slow down. We'd suggest it for divers who appreciate the subtle ecosystems rather than the usual Maldivian spectacle.

Location
Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
-0.300132, 73.436520

Marine Protected Area: Farikede (Thresher Shark Point)

Best Time to Dive in Vaavu Atoll

The warmest water temperatures in Vaavu Atoll occur in April, averaging 30.5°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 28.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.7°C
  • February: 28.9°C
  • March: 29.4°C
  • April: 30.5°C
  • May: 30.1°C
  • June: 29.9°C
  • July: 29.8°C
  • August: 29.9°C
  • September: 29.8°C
  • October: 29.3°C
  • November: 29.3°C
  • December: 29.2°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Vaavu Atoll

Nearest Dive Centres to Seafan

Marine Life in Vaavu Atoll

Home to 53 recorded species including 20 reef fish, 9 hard corals, 8 seagrass & algae, 4 sharks & rays, 4 crabs & lobsters, 3 octopus & squid.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Seafan

Based on average water temperature of 29.6°C, currents 19 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 30°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories