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Official Maldives brochure using the Furana Thila alias and cave/shark framing.
Dive Spot Guide•
Furana North
Current-sensitive channel thila with big pelagics.
Boat-accessed North Malé thila with drift sections, overhangs, and exposed outer slopes; best when current is manageable.
About Furana North
Furana North is a current-sensitive North Malé thila that works best as a guided drift when the channel is moving. The reef mixes hard coral, overhangs, and open-water edges, so the dive can swing from reef fish to rays, sharks, tuna, trevally, barracuda, and big wrasse. It suits divers who are comfortable reading the water and staying organized around the guide.
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Research Estimate At Furana North
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Furana North?
Community sourced coordinates.
Furana North Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Thila on a channel edge with a shallow reef top, an outer rim, and cave or overhang sections on the drift line.
Best Season
September to December
Typical Conditions
Best as a gentle-to-firm drift when the channel is running; the site feels calmer on slack or moderate water.
Safety & Access At Furana North
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Use a guide, keep the group tight, and be ready to shorten the dive if the channel picks up or the route opens into blue water.
Access Restrictions
No shore access; plan around current windows and use a guide when the channel is moving.
Legal Notes
Standard resort-dive access and local marine rules apply.
Local Intel For Furana North
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided current-aware drift with disciplined buoyancy near the reef edge and enough reserve to shorten the route if needed.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; current and depth make scuba the sensible choice.
Snorkeling
Only the calmest top-water visits make sense here; scuba is the practical way to dive the site.
Wildlife at Furana North
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Furana North
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Furana North
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
No community dive data has been logged here yet. Be the first to record a dive and seed the averages.
