Used for easy-dive positioning, 25 m max depth, and repeated marine-life signal in Vaavu itineraries.
Alimatha Jetty
Shallow jetty night dive with nurse sharks, rays, and jacks.
About Alimatha Jetty
Alimatha Jetty is a shallow house-reef dive in Vaavu Atoll known for close encounters with nurse sharks, rays, and hunting jacks around a sandy jetty zone and nearby reef edge. It is usually planned as a relaxed guided dive or night dive where the route depends more on current direction and animal activity than on covering long distance.
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Where Is Alimatha Jetty?
Alimatha Jetty Planning Details
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Reported Depth
3m - 25m
Depth Note
Public site descriptions commonly describe the main reef from roughly 3-15 m, with an outer wall or coral blocks extending to about 25 m.
Typical Conditions
Shallow reef dive with potentially strong currents.
Safety & Access At Alimatha Jetty
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Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Currents can be strong.
Local Intel For Alimatha Jetty
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Scuba
This is usually dived as an easy-to-moderate guided reef session, often after dark, with long observation time in shallow water and the option to drift with the current if conditions suit. Good buoyancy matters because sharks, rays, and other divers can share a tight area around the jetty and sand patches.
Snorkel
The shallow water and jetty setting can also suit guided snorkeling in calm conditions, especially for surface views of larger animals. It is best treated as a supervised activity because animal density and night conditions can make the scene busy.
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