

Best for advanced divers, 5-27m, boat entry, strong current.
Giraavaru Caves is a technical reef and cave system in the South Male Atoll, featuring a drop-off that descends from 5 to 27 metres. The site is defined by strong currents, which require advanced buoyancy control and experience. Divers navigate overhead cave environments where direct access to the surface is restricted, necessitating the use of a reliable torch and a knowledgeable guide. Visibility ranges from 10 to 27 metres. Boat access is required for this site, and dives typically last 45 minutes. Conditions can shift significantly between the surface and depth, so confirm current strength and direction with your guide before entry.
4.18470, 73.41010
Time your entry to coincide with an incoming current, which tends to push marine life onto the reef and into the cave mouths where visibility is at its best. Confirm current direction and strength with your guide before the dive, as conditions can shift significantly between the surface and depth.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-27m
Visibility
10-27m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the presence of overhead cave environments and strong, variable currents.
The site ranges from 5 to 27 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Giraavaru Caves is a boat-access site; a boat is required to reach the location.
The main hazards include strong currents that can accelerate quickly and the overhead cave environment, which lacks a direct route to the surface.
Yes, night diving is permitted at this site.
Diving at Giraavaru Caves 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 Giraavaru Caves in Malé. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Giraavaru Caves in Malé can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Giraavaru Caves in Malé typically ranges from 10 metres to 27 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.