

Best for advanced divers, 18-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Maabaidhoo Kandu is a channel dive in Laamu Atoll defined by strong currents and a wall that drops to 30 metres. The topography features a reef structure with overhead environments, requiring advanced diving skills. Divers can expect visibility between 15 and 30 metres with water temperatures ranging from 29 to 30C. Access is strictly by boat, and the site is suitable for night diving. Due to the potential for sudden, strong currents, divers should confirm conditions with the boat crew before entry and maintain awareness of gas supply and positioning throughout the dive.
2.04070, 73.53700
Plan your dive around the incoming current to be pushed along the wall rather than fighting against it. Confirm current direction and state with your boat crew before entry, as conditions at a kandu can change quickly.
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Depth
18-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
The site supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region, including various sharks and reef-dwelling species.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the strong currents and overhead environments.
The site ranges from 18 to 30 metres in depth.
This is a boat-only dive site; entry from a boat is required.
No, this site is designed for scuba diving and is not suitable for snorkelling due to the depth and current conditions.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Maabaidhoo Kandu in Fonadhoo. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
Maabaidhoo Kandu in Fonadhoo can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Maabaidhoo Kandu in Fonadhoo typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.