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Kuda Faru

Channel shark point with a shallow thila top.

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Boat access to a channel thila with a shallow top, a deeper outer wall, and strong-current windows that attract sharks and eagle rays.

About Kuda Faru

Kuda Faru is a classic channel thila on the North Malé side of Makunudhoo Channel. A shallow reef top sits above a deeper outer wall, and blue-water descents or drift entries are common when the current is running. The site is known for shark cleaning-station action and big-animal passes, so it suits divers who want a current-aware, guide-led reef with clear structure and steady pelagic interest.

Research Estimate At Kuda Faru

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
SurgeFlat calm

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Kuda Faru Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

12m - 30m

Depth Note

The thila has a top reef around 12-13 m, separated from the main reef by a sand saddle at about 15 m, and outer walls to about 30 m.

Best Season

Year-round, with calmer and clearer conditions often from December to April.

Typical Conditions

Channel drift dive with strong to variable current, a shallow 12-13 m top, and outer walls to about 30 m.

Safety & Access At Kuda Faru

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Dangerous wildlifeStrong current

Safety Notes

Keep distance from sharks at cleaning stations and plan around current windows before entering.

Access Restrictions

Blue-water descent may be needed, and the site is best left to operators who can time the current.

Legal Notes

No special public restrictions are noted; use standard marine-park and shark-etiquette rules.

Local Intel For Kuda Faru

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba Diving

A channel thila with a shallow top around 12-13 m and outer walls to about 30 m.

Freediving

Not a casual freedive site; the current and depth suit scuba better.

Snorkeling

Not a primary snorkel site because the action sits deeper and the current can run hard.

Kuda Faru Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at Kuda Faru

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Recent Logged Visits At Kuda Faru

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Dive Spot Log Averages At Kuda Faru

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Avg. Visibility25m
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Kuda Faru Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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Kuda Faru Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

visitmaldives.com · Tourism Board

Official North Malé Atoll tourism context for popularity and reef life.

www.diverland.com · Operator

Dive-center page with drift access, current guidance, and local boat support.

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