Operator sheet with wall profile, species list, beginner access, and 20 m visibility.
Ihi Reef is an easy South Male Atoll reef wall
Ihi Reef is an outside reef wall in South Male Atoll with overhangs, clear water, and a steady mix of reef fish and macro life. A torch helps pick out the details under the ledges, and the site suits straightforward reef-wall diving. It is best treated as a planned wall dive, with a briefed entry, a relaxed pace, and enough structure to keep the route easy to read once you are in the water.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 20m
Depth Note
The operator sheet describes overhangs between 8 and 18 meters and notes sea life to 20 meters.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Easy wall diving with good visibility and torch-worthy overhangs.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
A torch is highly recommended, especially around the overhangs.
Access Restrictions
Torch recommended; follow the day's briefing and use the planned entry for the wall.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine rules and the day's dive brief for South Male Atoll.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Easy scuba dive with points of interest and sea life down to about 20 m; popular for underwater photography. A torch is recommended.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Operator sheet with wall profile, species list, beginner access, and 20 m visibility.
Official tourism source describing South Male Atoll as warm-water, visibility-rich diving country.
Dive center page linking Ihi Reef to the Rannalhi operation in South Male Atoll.
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