

Best for intermediate divers, 5-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Kaan Reef in the North Male Atoll offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a main reef structure, caves, and pinnacles. The site reaches depths of 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Divers access this location by boat, encountering moderate currents that require careful navigation. The topography includes sharp coral and rock edges, necessitating good buoyancy control. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 metres, with water temperatures between 28 and 30C. The site is suitable for intermediate divers and supports night diving. Hazards include strong currents, deep sections, and sharp coral. Divers should remain close to their guide and maintain distance from the local shark populations.
4.52370, 73.65720
Time your dive to hit the incoming current, as this is when reef sharks and Napoleon wrasse tend to move in closest to the pinnacles. Night dives here are worth organising through your operator, as the site takes on a completely different character after dark.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
The site is home to reef sharks, nurse sharks, turtles, Napoleon wrasse, stingrays, and schools of fusiliers and red snapper.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the moderate currents and the requirement for precise buoyancy control around caves and pinnacles.
The site ranges from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Kaan Reef is a boat dive located 500 metres from shore; a boat is required to access the site.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths reaching 30 metres and moderate currents, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Kaan Reef in Thulusdhoo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Kaan Reef in Thulusdhoo. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Kaan Reef in Thulusdhoo. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Expect moderate currents at Kaan Reef in Thulusdhoo. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Kaan Reef in Thulusdhoo typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.