

Best for advanced divers, 10-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Fushi Kandu is a high-energy channel dive in the Laamu Atoll, featuring a complex topography of walls, drop-offs, and pinnacles. Divers experience depths ranging from 10 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 27 metres. The site is characterised by strong currents that funnel through the channel, requiring advanced diving skills and careful monitoring of bottom time and gas. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 metres. The site includes overhead environments that necessitate precise buoyancy control. Access is strictly by boat, and divers should coordinate with local operators to time entries with the incoming current. The habitat supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates.
2.03953, 73.53220
Divers must be comfortable with negative entries, reef hooks, and surface marker buoy deployment.
Accessible primarily through specialized dive operators and liveaboards.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-40m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to strong currents, deep water reaching 40 metres, and the presence of overhead environments.
The site ranges from 10 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 27 metres.
Boat access is required to reach Fushi Kandu.
No, this is a deep channel dive site with strong currents and overhead environments, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
The habitat supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates.
Diving at Fushi Kandu in Fushi Kandu requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Fushi Kandu in Fushi Kandu. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Fushi Kandu in Fushi Kandu are January, February, March, April, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Fushi Kandu in Fushi Kandu should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Fushi Kandu in Fushi Kandu can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Fushi Kandu in Fushi Kandu typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.