

Best for advanced divers, 15-45m, boat entry, strong current.
Alimathaa Kandu is a channel dive in the Vaavu Atoll featuring a complex topography of walls, caves, and caverns. The site is a protected marine area where divers encounter large rocks adorned with soft corals. This drift dive requires boat access and is suited for advanced divers due to strong currents and depths ranging from 15 to 45 metres. Divers may observe species including spotted eagle rays, whitetip reef sharks, lunartail grouper, Maldive anemonefish, wrasses, rock cod, unicornfish, emperor, hermit crabs, horse eye jacks, and snails. Conditions vary with visibility between 10 and 40 metres and water temperatures averaging 28 to 30 degrees Celsius.
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Alimathaa presents excellent night diving opportunities.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
15-45m
Visibility
10-40m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, Dec
Divers may encounter spotted eagle rays, whitetip reef sharks, lunartail grouper, Maldive anemonefish, wrasses, rock cod, unicornfish, emperor, hermit crabs, horse eye jacks, and snails.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the presence of strong currents, deep water, and overhead environments.
The site ranges from 15 to 45 metres in depth, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Boat access is required to dive this site.
The best months to visit Alimathaa Kandu are April and December.
Diving at Alimathaa Kandu in Alimathaa Kandu requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Alimathaa Kandu in Alimathaa Kandu. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Divers at Alimathaa Kandu in Alimathaa Kandu should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Alimathaa Kandu in Alimathaa Kandu can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Alimathaa Kandu in Alimathaa Kandu typically ranges from 10 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.