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Dive Spot Guide•
Fushi Kandu
Advanced Laamu channel dive with sharks and mantas
Boat-based channel dive with strong current, manta cleaning stations, and protected-area rules; use an experienced operator.
About Fushi Kandu
Fushi Kandu is a channel dive in Laamu Atoll with strong currents, coral walls, and cleaning stations that draw sharks, eagle rays, and mantas. The channel sits between Fushi and Maabaidhoo in a protected area, so timing and drift control matter as much as the scenery. When conditions line up, it is one of the Maldives' classic big-marine-life dives.
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Research Estimate At Fushi Kandu
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentVery strong current
Where Is Fushi Kandu?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Fushi Kandu Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 40m
Depth Note
Channel walls and reef run from shallow water to around 40 m.
Best Season
Dec-Apr for clearer water; May-Nov for manta season.
Typical Conditions
Strong-current channel with coral walls, outer reef slopes, and cleaning stations; conditions vary with tide and monsoon.
Safety & Access At Fushi Kandu
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Strong current and depth require advanced drift procedures, reef hooks, and SMB skills.
Access Restrictions
Advanced drift dive only; reef hooks, negative entries, and SMB skills are expected.
Legal Notes
Fushi Kandu is a protected marine area, so follow local rules and operator briefings.
Local Intel For Fushi Kandu
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best suited to advanced divers looking for a high-energy channel dive.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; strong current and depth call for experienced scuba drift planning.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site; the current and depth make this a scuba-only channel dive.
Wildlife at Fushi Kandu
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Fushi Kandu
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Fushi Kandu
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
