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Rasdhoo Bodu Gaa site notes on the shallow top, wall, current, and species.
Dive Spot Guide•
Bodu Gaa
Bodu Gaa is a shallow-topped boat dive with lively wall life.
Boat-only Rasdhoo drift with a shallow coral block, sandy pockets, and an outer wall that can run mild to strong.
About Bodu Gaa
Bodu Gaa is a boat-only Rasdhoo drift site built around a shallow coral block and an outer wall. The reef top sits close to the surface, then the site breaks into sandy pockets and a fish-rich drop-off with sharks, rays, snappers, sweetlips, and other reef life. It suits divers who are comfortable managing changing current and precise buoyancy.
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Research Estimate At Bodu Gaa
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Bodu Gaa?
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Bodu Gaa Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 30m
Depth Note
Shallow coral block near the surface with a sandy plateau and wall sections reaching roughly 30 m.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Boat-access wall and coral-block dive with a shallow top, a sandy plateau, and current that can shift from mild to strong.
Safety & Access At Bodu Gaa
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight near the block and expect the dive to become more demanding if the current builds on the wall.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only.
Legal Notes
Follow local operator instructions and standard reef etiquette.
Local Intel For Bodu Gaa
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The main fit is a boat-led drift or wall dive with precise buoyancy and current awareness.
Freediving
Only the shallow top is sensible for supervised freediving on calm days; the wall section is better left to scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only practical on the shallow top in calm conditions; this is not a relaxed lagoon snorkel site.
Wildlife at Bodu Gaa
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Bodu Gaa
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Bodu Gaa
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