

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Rahdhigga Island Housereef in the Ari Atoll features a combination of natural reef and artificial structures. This site is accessible by boat and offers depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 27 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres. Currents are generally mild but can increase, requiring divers to remain close to their guide. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving, which provides a distinct perspective of the artificial reef. Facilities including equipment rental and air fills are available on-site. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, moray eels, various triggerfish, and reef sharks.
3.75400, 72.75400
Book the guided night dive if your schedule allows, as the artificial reef structure gives nocturnal species somewhere to shelter and makes for a very different experience to the daytime reef. The dive shop on site handles equipment rental and air fills, so you can travel light.
Access is via liveaboard vessel.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, giant morays, whitetip reef sharks, and various triggerfish species.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers should remain close to their guide due to the potential for changing currents.
Depths at the site range from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 27 metres.
Access to Rahdhigga Island Housereef is by boat.
Hazards include jellyfish, sharks, stonefish, and strong currents. Divers should avoid touching the reef to prevent contact with stonefish and scan the water column for jellyfish.
Diving at Rahdhigga Island Housereef in South Ari Atoll requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Rahdhigga Island Housereef in South Ari Atoll. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Rahdhigga Island Housereef in South Ari Atoll. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Rahdhigga Island Housereef in South Ari Atoll typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Rahdhigga Island Housereef in South Ari Atoll typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.