

Best for beginner divers, 2-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Bodu Gaa is a reef and pinnacle site located in the North Male Atoll. The site offers depths ranging from 2 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and the site is suitable for beginners. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility typically between 15 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, generally between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius. Hazards at this location include surge and sharp coral. Species recorded around this area include various moray eels, groupers, triggerfish, and angelfish, though these are not confirmed sightings at this specific site.
4.26600, 73.53370
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include giant, undulated, laced, and snowflake moray eels, as well as emperor and regal angelfish, Napoleon wrasse, and various grouper and triggerfish species.
Yes, Bodu Gaa is considered suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 2 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow sections of the reef may be accessible for snorkelling depending on conditions.
Diving at Bodu Gaa 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 Bodu Gaa in Malé. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Bodu Gaa in Malé typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Bodu Gaa in Malé typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.