

Best for beginner divers, 5-19m, boat entry, mild current.
Shallows is a reef site located off Agatti Island, India, offering a beginner-friendly environment for divers. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 19 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. Divers can expect visibility between 20 and 30 metres and mild currents. Access is strictly by boat. Hazards include jellyfish, sea urchins, sharks, sharp coral, and stonefish; divers should exercise caution regarding hand and fin placement on the substrate. A surface marker buoy is recommended for ascents away from the reef. Guided tours and air fills are available locally to support your dive.
10.85350, 72.18160
Watch where you place your hands and fins on the reef, as stonefish and sea urchins are present and are easy to miss against the substrate. Your guide will brief you on hazard awareness before the dive, so pay close attention even if you have dived similar reefs before.
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Depth
5-19m
Visibility
20-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is considered beginner-friendly with mild currents, though divers should be aware of potential hazards like stonefish and sharp coral.
The site ranges from 5 to 19 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Shallows is a boat-only dive site; a boat is required to reach the location.
Water temperatures range from 28 to 31 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Use a surface marker buoy if ascending away from the reef and watch where you place your hands and fins to avoid stonefish, sea urchins, and sharp coral.
Diving at Shallows in Agatti requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Shallows in Agatti. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.