

Best for advanced divers, 7-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Amra is a challenging drift dive in the North Male Atoll, featuring a wall and reef system suited for advanced divers. The site ranges from 7 to 30 metres in depth, with visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Strong, unpredictable currents are the defining characteristic, requiring careful planning with the boat crew and the use of an SMB. The topography includes overhead sections that limit direct ascents, necessitating high levels of buoyancy control and situational awareness. Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, butterflyfish, surgeonfish, triggerfish, and groupers.
4.54320, 73.61010
Read the current direction before descending, as it can shift, and position yourself to use the reef as a windbreak rather than fighting open water. An SMB and reef hook are worth carrying on every dive here.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
7-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Strong
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, butterflyfish, surgeonfish, triggerfish, and groupers.
No, Amra is intended for advanced divers due to strong, unpredictable currents and complex overhead environments.
The site ranges from 7 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Amra requires boat access.
The main hazards are strong, shifting currents and overhead environments that prevent direct ascents.
Diving at Amra in Malé requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Amra in Malé. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Amra in Malé can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Amra in Malé typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.