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Dive Spot Guide•
Fahi Faru
Easy boat reef in Shaviyani Atoll with sand, leather corals, and mantas.
Relaxed reef dive with a gentle slope, sandy bottom, and plenty of small-life detail; best when you can choose a calm boat day.
About Fahi Faru
Fahi Faru is an easy boat reef in Shaviyani Atoll, reached by a short northbound ride and defined by a gentle slope off a sandy bottom. Leather corals, garden eels, stingrays, cleaner wrasse, and leaf fish make it a good low-stress dive, with mantas sometimes using the reef as well. The site works well for newer divers and relaxed repeat dives, but it is still best planned around calm sea days.
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Fahi Faru Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 20m
Depth Note
The dive starts around 10 m and slopes to a sandy bottom around 20 m.
Best Season
November to May, with the clearest and calmest water in the dry season.
Typical Conditions
Easy reef profile with a sandy section and good dry-season visibility; monsoon months can be wetter and choppier.
Safety & Access At Fahi Faru
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Waves
Safety Notes
Easy reef profile, but boat days can get less comfortable if the sea builds; keep the plan flexible and dive the calmest window.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan the dive through the resort or a local operator.
Legal Notes
Follow operator briefing and local marine rules.
Local Intel For Fahi Faru
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A gentle profile starting around 10 m and sloping to about 20 m; described as suitable for all experience levels.
Freediving
Good for relaxed freedive practice around the shallow top on a calm day, though scuba gives you more time with the reef.
Snorkeling
Possible as a calm-water surface look, but the reef is better experienced underwater.
Wildlife at Fahi Faru
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Fahi Faru
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Fahi Faru
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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