

Best for intermediate divers, 8-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Ihi Reef in the South Male Atoll features a diverse topography consisting of a reef, a wall, and a pinnacle. Divers typically explore between 8 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. The site is accessed by boat and is suited for intermediate divers due to currents that can strengthen unexpectedly. Visibility ranges from 15 to 30 metres. Hazards include surge near the wall, sharp coral, and the presence of lionfish, stonefish, and sharks. Maintain active buoyancy control and scan rocky surfaces carefully. A typical dive lasts 50 minutes, with the best conditions occurring during a gentle incoming current.
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Time your dive to arrive at the pinnacle on a gentle incoming current, which pushes nutrients up and keeps the more pelagic species like dogtooth tuna active and close. Keep a sharp eye on surge levels before descending near the wall, as swell can pick up quickly and push you into the coral.
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Depth
8-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers may encounter sharks, dogtooth tuna, turtles, Napoleon wrasse, octopus, and halimeda ghost pipefish. Lionfish and stonefish are also present on the reef structure.
No, Ihi Reef is rated for intermediate divers. Currents can strengthen with little warning, requiring experience in managing changing conditions.
The site ranges from 8 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 18 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site.
The site is designed for diving, and the depth and current conditions make it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Ihi Reef in Guraidhoo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Ihi Reef in Guraidhoo. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
Divers at Ihi Reef in Guraidhoo 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.
Ihi Reef in Guraidhoo typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Ihi Reef in Guraidhoo typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.