

Best for intermediate divers, 8-21m, boat entry, mild current.
Bat Reef in the North Male Atoll features a diverse topography combining a wall, reef, and cave system. Divers typically explore between 8 and 21 metres, with visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Access is by boat, and the site is suited for intermediate divers due to the overhead environment within the cave. Currents are generally mild, though surge can increase inside the cave. Species recorded around this area include spotted eagle rays, whitetip reef sharks, various moray eels, angelfish, and triggerfish. Maintain neutral buoyancy to avoid contact with sharp coral and rock surfaces, particularly when navigating the cave section.
4.64000, 73.48310
Time your dive to arrive at the cave section while current is still mild, as surge can pick up and make manoeuvring inside the overhead environment more awkward later in the day. Check locally for updated conditions before each trip, as current patterns at North Male Atoll sites can shift with the season.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-21m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include spotted eagle rays, whitetip reef sharks, day octopus, bluefaced angelfish, painted moray, clown triggerfish, titan triggerfish, regal angelfish, lunartail grouper, Indian lionfish, giant moray, giant trevally, wrasses, and groupers.
No, Bat Reef is rated for intermediate divers, primarily due to the presence of an overhead environment within the cave system.
The site ranges from 8 to 21 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
This is a boat dive located 1000 metres from shore; a boat is required to access the site.
The site is designed for diving, with depths reaching 21 metres and specific hazards related to overhead cave environments.
Diving at Bat Reef in North Male Atoll requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Bat Reef in North Male Atoll. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Bat Reef in North Male Atoll typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Bat Reef in North Male Atoll typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.