Vadinoloo 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 - Vadinoloo Kandu offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest drift diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Vadinoloo Kandu is a solid drift dive in Vaavu Atoll, the kind of place you drop in and just let the water do the work. The channel offers a good chance to see grey reef sharks cruising along the edge, sometimes in decent numbers, particularly if you hit it during an incoming current. We often see schooling snapper here too, just hanging in the blue. It’s an intermediate dive, so comfortable divers who like a bit of current will enjoy the ride down to the 28-meter mark. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon.
Typical Vadinoloo 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 28m - 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 Vadinoloo Kandu
Dive shops near Vadinoloo 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 Vadinoloo Kandu
Vadinoloo Kandu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Vadinoloo 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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