

Best for advanced divers, 5-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Medhu Kandu is a channel dive located in the Vaavu Atoll between Finolhu and Bolikey Falhu. This site features a complex topography of reefs, walls, and caves, with depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres. Access is strictly by boat due to the strong currents characteristic of this channel. Divers should be prepared for drift conditions and potential rip currents. The site includes interior wall cavities and sand patches, with visibility typically between 15 and 35 metres. Given the strong currents and overhead environments, this site is suitable only for advanced divers. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, averaging between 29 and 30 degrees Celsius.
3.62050, 73.50935
The channel is best dived during tidal exchange when currents concentrate nutrients and attract pelagic predators.
Access is via boat as it is a channel dive site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
15-35m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
May, Dec
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the strong currents and the presence of overhead environments.
The site ranges in depth from 5 to 30 metres.
Medhu Kandu requires boat access.
The best months to visit are May and December.
Hazards include strong currents, rip currents, overhead environments, surf, and sharp coral. Divers should also be cautious of lionfish, stonefish, sea urchins, and sharks.
Diving at Medhu Kandu in Thinadhoo requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Medhu Kandu in Thinadhoo. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
Medhu Kandu in Thinadhoo can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Medhu Kandu in Thinadhoo typically ranges from 15 metres to 35 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.