

Best for intermediate divers, 5-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Holi Faru is a varied site in North Ari Atoll featuring a wall, reef, and drop-off. Divers typically explore between 5 and 30 metres, with visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. The site is suited for intermediate divers due to moderate currents that can strengthen quickly along the wall. Boat access is required for this dive, which usually lasts around 50 minutes. Divers should be aware of surge and swell near the reef face. Current direction shifts with the tidal cycle, making it essential to coordinate descents with a guide to drift with the flow. Hazards include lionfish, sea urchins, sharks, sharp coral, strong currents, and surge.
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Current direction at Holi Faru shifts with the tidal cycle, so coordinate your descent with your dive guide to drift with the flow rather than against it. Positioning yourself on the reef edge rather than the wall face early in the dive gives you the best chance of spotting eagle rays and nurse sharks in the blue.
Boat access over open water.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate currents that can strengthen quickly.
The site offers a depth range of 5 to 30 metres.
Holi Faru requires boat access.
Divers should be cautious of lionfish, sea urchins, sharks, sharp coral, strong currents, and surge.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths reaching 30 metres and is designed for intermediate divers.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Holi Faru in North Ari Atoll. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Holi Faru in North Ari Atoll are March and April. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Holi Faru in North Ari Atoll. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Holi Faru in North Ari Atoll typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.