Vilingili Kandu
Protected Area
Hithadhoo Kulhi aai Vashaigenvaa Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
With 45+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks - Vilingili Kandu offers some of Vaavu Atoll's richest diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Vilingili Kandu is a solid channel dive, particularly if you’re keen on seeing some bigger pelagics. It sits in Vaavu Atoll’s northeast, and yes, expect some serious current here; it’s part of the draw for the bigger fish. We’ve had dives where the grey reef sharks felt like they were coming in waves, and the silvertips often cruise through in noticeable schools. Maxing out at 30m, it’s not a super deep dive, but keeping an eye on your no-deco limit is always wise with that current. When the weather kicks up, the surface can get choppy, so a calm entry and exit make a big difference. This spot really delivers for those who appreciate a dynamic dive with a good chance of shark encounters.
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Suvadiva Divers Maldives
The Residence Dhigurah - Dive & Water Sports
Blue Journeys
Deep
MSTS Dive Club
Aquafanatics @NH Havodda
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Vilingili Kandu
Vilingili Kandu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Vilingili 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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