

Best for beginner divers, 10-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Rihivelhi Caves in the South Male Atoll features a combination of coral reef, cave systems, and a drop-off. Divers can explore depths between 10 and 25 metres, with visibility typically ranging from 15 to 30 metres. The site is accessible by boat and generally experiences mild currents, though conditions inside the caves can shift. As this is an overhead environment, divers must manage air consumption carefully and remain close to their guide. Species recorded around this area include spotted eagle rays, hawksbill sea turtles, napoleon wrasse, titan triggerfish, whitetip reef sharks, and various moray eels. Hard corals form the primary structure of the reef and drop-off.
3.81430, 73.38250
Book a guided tour rather than diving independently here. Your guide will know which cave sections are safely passable on the day, since current and visibility inside can shift even when surface conditions look perfect.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
10-25m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is rated for beginner divers, though the presence of an overhead cave environment requires careful air management and close supervision by a guide.
Species recorded around this area include spotted eagle rays, hawksbill sea turtles, napoleon wrasse, titan triggerfish, whitetip reef sharks, and giant morays.
The site features depths ranging from 10 to 25 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
Hazards include low visibility, the overhead cave environment, and currents that can strengthen with little warning.
Diving at Rihivelhi Caves in Guraidhoo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Rihivelhi Caves in Guraidhoo. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
Rihivelhi Caves in Guraidhoo typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Rihivelhi Caves in Guraidhoo typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.