Fiha Dive Centre site map listing Lhohi Giri among the operated dive sites.
Malé Atoll reef dive with coral gardens and wall sections
Malé Atoll reef dive with coral gardens and wall sections
Lhohi Giri is normally run through the local dive center, so boat timing and site choice come from the operator.
Lhohi Giri is a Malé Atoll reef and wall dive with coral gardens, gorgonian formations, and a shallow top that opens into a deeper profile for easy boat-based dives.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 30m
Depth Note
The reef starts around 3-5 m and public references place the deeper sections around 25-30 m.
Best Season
November to April, when visibility is usually at its best and the sea state is more settled.
Typical Conditions
Clear reef water with coral gardens, a mild current, and a shallow top that drops into a deeper wall.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight on the wall and reef top, and plan the dive around the boat schedule and your gas management.
Access Restrictions
This is a boat-access site, so book through the local dive center serving the atoll and follow the operator briefing.
Legal Notes
Use the local boat-dive operation and respect the center briefing, weather calls, and site selection on the day.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Expect coral gardens, gorgonians, blue-striped snappers, butterfly fish, reef sharks, turtles, and deeper wall sections.
Freediving
Freedive use is not the main fit here because the site is built around boat-based reef diving.
Snorkeling
The reef is mainly a scuba site; snorkelling is not the best use of the deeper profile.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
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
Fiha Dive Centre site map listing Lhohi Giri among the operated dive sites.
OpenStreetMap-based page placing Lhohi Giri as a reef in Kaafu, Maldives, near neighboring reefs.
Intermediate recommendation, 15-30 m visibility, mild current, no surge, and a November-to-April best season.
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