

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Sun Island Housereef is a drift dive site located in the Ari Atoll. The reef features depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Access to the site is by boat. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility typically between 15 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent, ranging from 26 to 30 degrees Celsius. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including sharks, stonefish, and strong currents. Coral bleaching has been observed at this location due to increased water temperatures.
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Juvenile whale sharks occasionally cruise past the reef edge, particularly in the early morning.
The reef is directly accessible from the resort beach.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Oct, Nov, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers.
The site has a depth range of 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
A boat is required to access this dive site.
Divers should be aware of sharks, stonefish, and strong currents.
The site offers air fills, parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, equipment rental, a dive shop, guided tours, and a cafe.
Diving at Sun Island Housereef in South Ari Atoll requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Sun Island Housereef in South Ari Atoll are January, February, March, April, May, August, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Sun Island Housereef in South Ari Atoll typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sun Island Housereef in South Ari Atoll typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.