Dawn channel dive off Madivaru for pelagics and rare hammerheads.
Dawn channel dive off Madivaru for pelagics and rare hammerheads.
This is a boat-only, current-sensitive site normally run by Rasdhoo-area dive operators or liveaboards that can time the drop and manage blue-water pickups.
Hammerhead Point is the exposed Madivaru channel edge off Rasdhoo, where a reef tongue meets deep blue water and draws grey reef sharks and other pelagics at first light. It is best treated as an advanced boat dive with current-sensitive entries and drift-style movement along the outer wall, approached as a dawn opportunity for scalloped hammerheads rather than a guaranteed shark stop.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 28m
Depth Note
Maximum depth reported as 28 m (92 ft).
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer seas and clearer water usually from December to April; hammerhead-focused departures are commonly planned at dawn.
Typical Conditions
Outer-channel dives here often involve moderate to strong current and blue-water exposure, with visibility commonly around 15-30 m across Rasdhoo and clearer periods more likely in the dry season.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Expect current-sensitive entries and blue-water positioning on many dives. Stay tight to guide instructions around the channel edge and treat large pelagic encounters as pass-by observations, not close approaches.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced scuba profiles here usually start at dawn on the Madivaru edge, combining a current check, a blue-water phase for pelagics, and a return to the reef line when conditions allow.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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