

Best for intermediate divers, 5-22m, boat entry, mild current.
Sirru Faru Dhekunu is a drift dive in Baa Atoll featuring a reef system that combines a pinnacle with hard coral and gorgonian growth. Divers experience depths ranging from 5 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. The site is suitable for intermediate divers, offering mild currents and visibility between 22 and 30 metres. Access is by boat only. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic during ascents and use a surface marker buoy. The reef includes overhead sections, requiring careful buoyancy control. Night diving is possible, providing an opportunity to observe the reef from a different perspective.
6.27870, 73.01180
This site runs best when you time your dive with the current direction to carry you along the pinnacle rather than into it, so check conditions with your dive operator before jumping in. Night diving here is worth planning for, as moray eels and lobster are far more active after dark.
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Depth
5-22m
Visibility
22-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
The site supports various reef fish, moray eels, lobsters, nurse sharks, and southern stingrays.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the drift conditions and overhead sections on the reef.
The depth ranges from 5 to 22 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
The site is designed for diving, and boat access is required.
Diving at Sirru Faru Dhekunu 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 Sirru Faru Dhekunu in Northern Atolls. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Sirru Faru Dhekunu in Northern Atolls typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sirru Faru Dhekunu in Northern Atolls typically ranges from 22 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.