

Best for intermediate divers, 18-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Kuda Kandu is a channel dive in the Addu Atoll featuring a combination of drift, cave, and pinnacle topography. Divers explore depths between 18 and 30 metres with visibility reaching 30 metres. The site is characterised by strong currents that require careful management and buoyancy control, particularly within the cave system. Access is strictly by boat, and the site is suited for intermediate divers comfortable with drift conditions and overhead environments. The reef structures and channel walls support a variety of regional reef fish and invertebrates. Divers should confirm current direction with the boat crew before entry to ensure a safe drift through the passage.
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Time your entry to coincide with an incoming current so the drift carries you through the channel rather than against it. Confirm current direction with your boat crew before descending, as conditions can shift quickly in this part of the Maldives.
This is a channel dive site typically accessed via liveaboard.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-30m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
65 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
The site supports a range of regional reef fish and invertebrates typical of the Maldives, though specific sightings are not guaranteed.
No, Kuda Kandu is rated for intermediate divers due to the strong currents, deep water, and the presence of an overhead cave environment.
The site ranges from 18 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 29 metres.
This is a boat-access site; a boat is required to reach the channel.
Due to the depth, strong currents, and overhead cave environment, this site is intended for scuba diving rather than snorkelling.
Hazards include strong, shifting currents, deep water, an overhead cave environment, and potential surf at the entry point.
Diving at Kuda Kandu in Kuda Kandu requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Kuda Kandu in Kuda Kandu. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Kuda Kandu in Kuda Kandu are January, February, March, April, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Kuda Kandu in Kuda Kandu can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Kuda Kandu in Kuda Kandu typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.