

Best for advanced divers, 12-27m, boat entry, strong current.
Muniyafushi Kandu is a channel dive in Laamu Atoll defined by its strong currents. The site features a wall and reef structure where divers can experience significant water movement between 12 and 27 metres. Due to the intensity of the flow, this site is strictly for advanced divers with solid buoyancy control. Access is by boat only, and divers must be prepared to deploy an SMB. The current direction is dictated by the tidal state, which determines whether you navigate the wall or drift into open water. Always brief with your boat crew regarding current conditions before entry and maintain distance from the wall to avoid sharp coral.
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When the water is moving, fish life concentrates on the channel edges and along the deeper lip, while slack water turns it into a more relaxed reef-slope tour.
Negative entry and immediate descent are commonly used to avoid being swept off the drop.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-27m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the strong currents and the requirement for precise buoyancy control.
The diving depths at this site range from 12 to 27 metres.
This is a boat-entry dive; a boat is required to access the channel.
Hazards include strong, rapidly accelerating currents, sharp coral on the wall, and the presence of sharks.
The site is primarily a drift dive for scuba divers due to the strong currents and depth profile.
Diving at Muniyafushi Kandu in Hithadhoo requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Muniyafushi Kandu in Hithadhoo. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Muniyafushi Kandu in Hithadhoo are January, February, March, April, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Muniyafushi Kandu in Hithadhoo can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.