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Easy outside-reef wall dive with strong coral and pelagic life.
Easy outside-reef wall dive with strong coral and pelagic life.
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Outside-reef access is best handled through a local dive center and boat pickup rather than as a self-guided shore entry.
Maakandu Outside is a relaxed outside-reef wall dive in Addu Atoll with a shallow coral-topped rim that eases into a broad slope and open blue water. The wall and corner hold healthy coral gardens and gorgonian growth, while the blue often brings reef sharks, rays, turtles, barracuda, tuna, triggerfish, and other reef life past the site. It suits divers who want an easy Maldives wall dive with clear structure and regular marine-life action.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Top reef starts around 5-8m and slopes gradually to 30m+, with deeper water beyond the wall.
Best Season
Year-round.
Typical Conditions
Shallow top reef, gradual drop-off, easy wall profile, usually mild current, good visibility, and a blue-water edge that can pass sharks and rays.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Watch the blue for passing rays and sharks.
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Scuba Diving
Easy wall dive with the reef top at about 5–8 m, sloping to 30+ m.
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