

Best for intermediate divers, 5-23m, boat entry, moderate current.
Maamunagaa Giri is a pinnacle reef located in the Baa Atoll, offering a drift dive experience for intermediate divers. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 23 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents that can shift during the dive, making boat access essential. Visibility typically fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres. The topography consists of a reef structure that requires careful navigation, particularly when currents are active. Divers are advised to coordinate with their guide to time entries with incoming currents, which often results in denser fish aggregations along the pinnacle.
5.36270, 72.93000
Time your entry to coincide with an incoming current for the most productive drift across the pinnacle, as the fish aggregations tend to be noticeably denser when the water is moving well. Your guide will know the tidal window, so ask before you kit up.
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Depth
5-23m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Divers regularly encounter grey reef sharks, nurse sharks, napoleon wrasse, and southern stingrays. The reef also hosts jackfish, butterflyfish, ghost moray eels, and snowflake morays.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the moderate and shifting currents that require experience in drift diving.
The site depths range from 5 to 23 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
This is a boat dive located 2000 metres from the shore; a boat is required to reach the site.
The primary hazards are strong, shifting currents and the presence of grey reef and nurse sharks. Divers should stay close to their guide and be prepared to use the reef for shelter.
Diving at Maamunagaa Giri in Northern Atolls requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Maamunagaa Giri in Northern Atolls. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Maamunagaa Giri in Northern Atolls. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
Expect moderate currents at Maamunagaa Giri in Northern Atolls. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Maamunagaa Giri in Northern Atolls typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.