Resort dive-site page with reef and coral details.
Kottefaru Kammati reef and wall dive with coral growth and mantas.
Kottefaru Kammati reef and wall dive with coral growth and mantas.
Kottefaru Kammati is a Raa Atoll reef and wall dive with a shallow reef edge, a steep drop, overhangs, caves, and dense coral growth. It suits boat divers who want an easy-to-moderate profile, low-to-medium current, and seasonal chances of manta rays, eagle rays, turtles, tuna, snappers, bannerfish, and other big reef life.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
7m - 50m
Depth Note
Coral growth starts around 7 m, with a drop-off reaching about 50 m.
Best Season
Summer for manta encounters; December to May for the calmest, clearest boat days.
Typical Conditions
Shallow reef edge into a steep wall with overhangs and caves; a classic current-aware reef dive.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
The site drops to around 50 m; plan depth limits accordingly, especially if following the drop-off.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the norm; plan through the resort or a licensed dive center rather than as a self-directed shore dive.
Legal Notes
Follow operator guidance around reef protection and keep a respectful distance at manta cleaning stations.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Reef and drop-off profile from about 7 m down to around 50 m.
Freediving
Freediving is limited to the shallow edge; the wall and overhangs are really scuba terrain.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only worthwhile on the shallow reef top; the wall section is the main scuba draw.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Resort dive-site page with reef and coral details.
Resort dive-center and boat-trip context.
Detailed Raa Atoll dive-site writeup with current and wildlife notes.
Tourism article with Kottefaru Kammati wildlife and manta-season context.
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