

Best for intermediate divers, 18-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Hogura Hura is a reef and pinnacle site located in the South Male Atoll. The topography ranges from 18 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 21 metres. Divers access the site by boat, and the experience is suited to intermediate divers comfortable with moving water. Visibility typically fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen without warning, necessitating close proximity to the pinnacle structure. Species recorded around this area include various reef fish and invertebrates. Divers should be aware of the presence of sharks and sharp coral surfaces. A typical dive lasts 45 minutes.
3.95485, 73.45862
Time your dive to coincide with an incoming tide where possible, as the mild current tends to carry you along the reef face rather than pulling you off it. Bring a reef hook if you want to hold position at the pinnacle without fighting the water.
Accessible via boat trips organized by Sinai Dive Club from Maafushi.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include reef fish and invertebrates. Sharks are also present at the site.
No, this site is suited to intermediate divers who are comfortable with depth and moving water.
The site ranges from 18 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 21 metres.
This is a boat-access dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
The site is designed for diving at depths between 18 and 25 metres, and there is no information provided regarding suitability for snorkelling.
Diving at Hogura Hura in Maafushi requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Hogura Hura in Maafushi. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
Divers at Hogura Hura in Maafushi should be aware of lionfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Hogura Hura in Maafushi typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Hogura Hura in Maafushi typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.