

Best for beginner divers, 5-21m, shore entry, moderate current.
Bulaloghi Faru in the Ari Atoll offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a reef wall, a cave, and drift diving opportunities. Depths range from 5 to 21 metres, with an average of 18 metres, making it suitable for beginners. Visibility typically spans 15 to 30 metres. The site includes an overhead environment within the cave, where divers should remain near the entrance. Currents are generally moderate but can strengthen, requiring attention to positioning. Night diving is also available, revealing a different aspect of the reef. Divers access this site from the shore for typical 45-minute dives.
3.74220, 72.72590
The cave section creates an overhead environment, so make sure you stay close to the entrance and don't swim further in than you can see the exit. Night diving is possible here, and the reef tends to show a very different side after dark with soldierfish and nurse sharks more active.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
5-21m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers should remain aware of their surroundings as currents can strengthen quickly.
The depth ranges from 5 to 21 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Bulaloghi Faru is accessed via a shore entry.
Hazards include an overhead environment in the cave, the presence of sharks, and strong currents that can develop rapidly.
Yes, night diving is possible at Bulaloghi Faru, where the reef environment changes and different marine life becomes active.
Diving at Bulaloghi Faru in Central Atolls requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Bulaloghi Faru in Central Atolls. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
Expect moderate currents at Bulaloghi Faru in Central Atolls. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Bulaloghi Faru in Central Atolls typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.