

Best for beginner divers, 1-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Kuda Madi Giri in the North Male Atoll offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a natural reef, a wreck, and artificial reef structures. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 1 to 30 metres and mild currents. Visibility typically spans 10 to 20 metres. While the site is accessible for open water divers, the wreck contains enclosed spaces that require specific overhead environment training to enter safely. Divers should exercise caution near sharp coral and monitor their depth closely. Boat access is required for this site, and night dives are available, offering a different perspective of the reef and its inhabitants.
4.30230, 73.36700
Night dives here are well worth arranging if your operator offers them, as the stingrays are more active after dark and the reef takes on a completely different character. Confirm boat departure times in advance, as this is a boat-only site with no shore access.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 30m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and varied depths, though divers must remain within their certification limits.
The site ranges from 1 metre to 30 metres in depth.
This is a boat-only site with no shore access; confirm departure times with your operator in advance.
The wreck contains enclosed spaces that are only safe to enter with overhead environment training; open water divers should remain outside.
Yes, night dives are available and recommended to see the reef's different character and increased activity.
Diving at Kuda Madi Giri in Malé requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Kuda Madi Giri in Malé. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Kuda Madi Giri in Malé typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Kuda Madi Giri in Malé typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.