

Best for beginner divers, 10-25m, boat entry, moderate current.
Fainu Corner is a drift dive located in the Baa Atoll, featuring a wall and reef structure that channels moderate currents. Suitable for beginners, the site reaches depths between 10 and 25 metres with visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Access is by boat only. Divers should note that currents can strengthen quickly around the corner, requiring careful attention to guide signals and proximity to the reef. The site includes swim-through sections, which necessitate checking air supply and exit points before entry. Divers are advised to position themselves on the sheltered side of the corner to manage the current flow effectively.
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Position yourself on the sheltered side of the corner before the current picks up, as this gives you the best chance of hovering comfortably to watch rays and sharks without fighting the flow. Check with your dive operator on the day about timing your entry to the current cycle.
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Depth
10-25m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Moderate
The site features soft corals, crabs, snails, and lobsters within the wall crevices. Eagle rays, nurse sharks, stingrays, and grey reef sharks are also regularly observed in the surrounding blue water.
Yes, Fainu Corner is considered suitable for open water divers who are comfortable with moving water and drift diving conditions.
The site offers diving depths ranging from 10 to 25 metres.
Access to Fainu Corner is by boat only.
Water temperatures at the site range from 28C to 30C throughout the year.
Diving at Fainu Corner in Un’goofaaru requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Fainu Corner in Un’goofaaru. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.