Hukurudhoo reef
Hukurudhoo reef is a dive site located in Maldives. Rated beginner based on available data.
BeginnerBoat entry
Maldives Dive Sites
147 mapped sites
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Scuba diving in Maldives
Maldives has 147 public dive sites on PickADive, with strong starting points in North Male Atoll, Addu Atoll (Seenu Atoll), Baa Atoll, Fuvahmulah (Gnaviyani Atoll), and South Male Atoll. Use this hub to move from broad destination research to specific dive-site pages.
- Public sites
- 147
- Indexed destination pages
- Regions
- 5
- Browsable areas
- Rating
- Building
- Reviews are still growing
- Common access
- Shore
- 146 dive sites
Seasonal patterns
Best months, historically in Maldives
Typical conditions by month across dive sites in Maldives— historical patterns, not a forecast.
- Jan94%29°C
- Feb98%29°C
- Mar100%30°C
- Apr100%31°C
- May74%30°C
- Jun96%30°C
- Jul90%30°C
- Aug87%30°C
- Sep99%30°C
- Oct80%29°C
- Nov97%29°C
- Dec92%29°C
From 147 sites’ typical conditions · historical typicals, not a forecast
Best dive sites in Maldives
Showing 1–12 of 147
Farikede Faru
deep dive site with thresher shark, oceanic manta rays, whale sharks, mola mola
Shore entry
Moofushi
A dive site in Maldives. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
Shore entry
DiveOceanus
A dive site in Maldives. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
Shore entry
Veligandu east
Veligandu east is a dive site located in Maldives. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
Shore entry
Kandoma Beru
Kandoma Beru is a dive site located in Maldives. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
Shore entry
Pineapple Island Hausriff
Pineapple Island Hausriff is a dive site in Maldives. It is accessible from shore.
Shore entry
Embudu Kandu
Embudu Kandu is a dive site in Maldives. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
Shore entry
Plan a dive in Maldives
Choose the right area
Popular starting points in Maldives include North Male Atoll, Addu Atoll (Seenu Atoll), Baa Atoll, Fuvahmulah (Gnaviyani Atoll), and South Male Atoll. The region list helps you narrow the country before comparing individual site pages.
Explore sites on the mapMatch depth and difficulty
Current public data shows 1 beginner dive site. Depth details vary by site. Shore is the most common listed access type. Use those signals as a starting point, then confirm the plan against training, equipment, and current local guidance.
Check conditions close to the dive
PickADive can help with research and comparison, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Weather, current, visibility, entry, boat traffic, and local rules can change quickly.
How condition context worksCommon questions about diving in Maldives
Where are the best places to scuba dive in Maldives?
Start with North Male Atoll, Addu Atoll (Seenu Atoll), and Baa Atoll. PickADive lists 147 public dive sites in Maldives, and the region links on this page help narrow the choice before you compare individual site pages.
Is Maldives good for beginner divers?
PickADive currently marks 1 dive site in Maldives as beginner level. Use the difficulty badges, access notes, depth range, reviews, and local operator advice to decide whether a site fits your training and comfort.
Are there advanced dive sites in Maldives?
PickADive does not currently show many advanced-labeled public sites for Maldives. Some dives can still become advanced because of depth, current, entry, visibility, weather, or navigation, so check the site page and local guidance.
What depths can I expect when diving in Maldives?
Depth details vary by site in Maldives. Check each site page for listed minimum and maximum depths, then confirm the plan with current local guidance.
Can PickADive tell me if conditions are safe today in Maldives?
No. PickADive helps with destination research and site comparison in Maldives, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Check current conditions, training limits, equipment, local rules, and operator guidance before diving.