

Best for beginner divers, Up to 18m, shore entry, mild current.
Gasfinolhu House Reef is a shore-accessible site in the North Male Atoll, offering depths ranging from the surface down to 18 metres. This reef is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and manageable conditions. The topography features a reef wall decorated with sponge and soft corals, alongside crevices that provide shelter for moray eels. Divers may encounter nurse sharks and blacktip reef sharks resting on the sandy bottom, while hawksbill and green sea turtles frequent the shallower sections. As the site includes caves and swim-throughs, divers should be aware of the overhead environment. Enter the water carefully from the shore, ensuring you avoid contact with the coral.
4.36500, 73.61990
Enter slowly and take time in the shallows to let your eyes adjust before descending, as visibility can shift noticeably depending on the time of day and tidal movement. Early morning tends to offer calmer water and better light for spotting turtles feeding on the reef.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 18m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Divers can encounter nurse sharks and blacktip reef sharks on the sandy bottom, as well as hawksbill and green sea turtles in the shallows. Moray eels are also found within the reef crevices.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and depths that reach a maximum of 18 metres.
The reef extends from the surface down to a maximum depth of 18 metres.
Gasfinolhu House Reef is a shore-entry dive site.
Yes, the shallower sections of the reef are accessible for snorkelling.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Gasfinolhu House Reef in Thulusdhoo. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Gasfinolhu House Reef in Thulusdhoo typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.