Dive site · access from North and South Malé Atolls
Guraidhoo Kandu
A broad South Malé channel with several named corners and routes.
- Depth
- 5–30m
- Current
- Strong
- Minimum level
- Advanced open water
- Access
- Boat
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The case for it
Why dive here
- Protected channel system
- Current-fed outer reef and corners
- Important habitat for sharks and rays
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What may rule it out
- Advanced open water certification is the stated minimum.
Access and timing
Plan this through North and South Malé Atolls
Best overall months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. Check the destination planner for operating season, wildlife and other matching sites.
Wildlife
Seen around North and South Malé Atolls
rareoccasionalcommonly seenpeak seasondestination closed
These are destination-level records, not confirmed sightings at Guraidhoo Kandu.
Humphead wrasse
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Reef manta ray
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | peak season |
| June | peak season |
| July | peak season |
| August | peak season |
| September | peak season |
| October | peak season |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Bigeye trevally
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | commonly seen |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
Grey reef shark
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | commonly seen |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
Hawksbill turtle
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | commonly seen |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
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Sources & last checked
Checked September 2026
Research is source-backed, but conditions and fees should still be confirmed locally.
View 2 sources and checking notes
- Protected Areas of Maldives: Guraidhoo Kandu, Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy, Maldives
- Guraidhoo Kandu Important Shark and Ray Area, IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group
Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.