

Best for advanced divers, 15-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Vavvaru Kandu is a channel dive in the Baa Atoll, Maldives, designed for advanced divers due to the strong currents. The topography features a wall and drop-off with a series of small steps along the channel edge, which provide shelter from the current. The site reaches depths between 15 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 29 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and dives typically last 50 minutes. Visibility ranges from 10 to 35 metres, and water temperatures remain consistent between 28 and 30C throughout the year. Divers should be prepared for strong currents and the presence of sharks in this marine environment.
5.42060, 73.35700
The dive plan depends on the current direction: with incoming flow you drift from the open ocean into the channel; with outgoing you ride the channel into the blue.
Located in Vaavu Atoll, reachable by speedboat or seaplane from Male.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-30m
Visibility
10-35m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Year-round
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the strong currents present in the channel.
The site ranges from 15 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 29 metres.
Vavvaru Kandu requires boat access.
Divers should be aware of strong currents and the presence of sharks.
Diving at Vavvaru Kandu in Naifaru requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Vavvaru Kandu in Naifaru. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Vavvaru Kandu in Naifaru are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Vavvaru Kandu in Naifaru can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Vavvaru Kandu in Naifaru typically ranges from 10 metres to 35 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.