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Maa Kandu Manta Point

Operators time this site for incoming water.

Depth
12–30m
Current
Strong
Minimum level
Advanced open water
Access
Boat
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The case for it

Why dive here

  • Reef-manta cleaning station around 17–20m
  • Current-timed channel dive
  • Grey reef sharks and eagle rays may pass through

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What may rule it out

  • Advanced open water certification is the stated minimum.

Access and timing

Plan this through Addu Atoll

Best overall months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Check the destination planner for operating season, wildlife and other matching sites.

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Wildlife

Seen around Addu Atoll

rareoccasionalcommonly seenpeak seasondestination closed

These are destination-level records, not confirmed sightings at Maa Kandu Manta Point.

Humphead wrasse
Sighting likelihood by month
MonthLikelihood
Januaryoccasional
Februaryoccasional
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Reef manta ray
Sighting likelihood by month
MonthLikelihood
Januaryoccasional
Februaryoccasional
Marchoccasional
Apriloccasional
Mayoccasional
Juneoccasional
Julyoccasional
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Grey reef shark
Sighting likelihood by month
MonthLikelihood
Januaryoccasional
Februaryoccasional
Marchoccasional
Apriloccasional
Mayoccasional
Juneoccasional
Julyoccasional
Augustoccasional
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Hawksbill turtle
Sighting likelihood by month
MonthLikelihood
Januaryoccasional
Februaryoccasional
Marchoccasional
Apriloccasional
Mayoccasional
Juneoccasional
Julyoccasional
Augustoccasional
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Dogtooth Tuna
Sighting likelihood by month
MonthLikelihood
Januaryoccasional
Februaryoccasional
Marchoccasional
Apriloccasional
Mayoccasional
Juneoccasional
Julyoccasional
Augustoccasional
Septemberoccasional
Octoberoccasional
Novemberoccasional
Decemberoccasional
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Sources & last checked

Checked September 2026

Research is source-backed, but conditions and fees should still be confirmed locally.

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Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.