

Best for advanced divers, 5-25m, boat entry, strong current.
Faadhoo Kandu is a channel dive in Baa Atoll characterised by strong currents that require advanced diving skills. The site features a reef structure with depths ranging from 5 to 25 metres, with significantly deeper water located beyond the channel edge. Divers should expect drift conditions, necessitating the use of a surface marker buoy for ascent. Visibility typically ranges between 15 and 30 metres. Due to the potential for shifting currents and depth, divers must maintain close contact with their guide, monitor air consumption, and confirm current direction with the boat crew prior to entry. Access to this site is exclusively by boat.
5.42920, 73.63960
Time your entry to coincide with an incoming current, which tends to push the best pelagic action onto the reef. Confirm current direction with your boat crew before descending, as conditions at channel sites like this can shift quickly.
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Depth
5-25m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Strong
The dive site reaches depths of 5 to 25 metres, with deeper water located beyond the channel.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the strong currents and depth requirements.
Access to Faadhoo Kandu is by boat only.
Water temperatures at this site range between 28C and 30C throughout the year.
Strong currents can change direction and intensity, so you should stay close to your guide, agree on an abort signal, and carry a surface marker buoy for your ascent.
Diving at Faadhoo Kandu in Northern Atolls requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Faadhoo Kandu in Northern Atolls. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.