

Best for advanced divers, 10-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Vattaru Kandu is a channel dive in the Vaavu Atoll featuring wall and reef topography. The site ranges from 10 to 30 metres in depth, with visibility typically between 10 and 30 metres. This is an advanced dive due to strong currents and potential rip currents that funnel through the channel. Divers must maintain precise buoyancy control to avoid contact with sharp coral and rock edges along the reef wall. Boat access is required for all dives, which typically last 50 minutes. Water temperatures remain consistent between 29 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
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Dives are typically run as strong incoming-current drift dives.
Boat-access-only location.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the strong currents and rip currents present in the channel.
The dive site features reef and wall terrain ranging from 10 to 30 metres in depth.
Vattaru Kandu is a boat-only dive site; boat access is required to reach the channel.
Hazards include strong currents, rip currents, and sharp coral or rock edges. Divers should exercise caution during boat entry and exit and maintain buoyancy to avoid grazing the reef.
Diving at Vattaru Kandu in Vattaru Kandu requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Vattaru Kandu in Vattaru Kandu. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Vattaru Kandu in Vattaru Kandu are January, February, March, April, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Vattaru Kandu in Vattaru Kandu can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Vattaru Kandu in Vattaru Kandu typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.