

Best for beginner divers, 2-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Hanifaru Bay in the Baa Atoll is a reef and drift site primarily accessed by boat. The site features depths ranging from 2 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres. It is suitable for beginners, though conditions include moderate currents and potential surf. Visibility varies significantly between 5 and 30 metres. Species recorded around this area include Napoleon Wrasse, Emperor Angelfish, Spotted Eagle Ray, and various moray eels. Guided tours are available for this 4000-metre offshore location, which typically involves 45-minute sessions. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, ranging between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius.
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The bay's unique shape and orientation trap plankton carried by southwest currents, which attracts large aggregations of manta rays.
Access is by boat, usually from the northern edge of the bay. Tours must be booked with an independent dive club or a resort dive club.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 30m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, Hanifaru Bay is a designated snorkel site with guided tours available.
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner snorkelers.
Species recorded around this area include Napoleon Wrasse, Emperor Angelfish, Spotted Eagle Ray, Peacock Mantis Shrimp, and several species of moray eels.
Access to Hanifaru Bay is by boat only, as it is located 4000 metres from the shore.
The depth ranges from 2 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Hanifaru Bay in Eydhafushi. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Hanifaru Bay in Eydhafushi are July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Hanifaru Bay in Eydhafushi. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Hanifaru Bay in Eydhafushi typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.