Do you need a guide for Kottey Corner?

Yes, a local guide is the sensible choice for Kottey Corner because the corner, current, and swell timing all matter.

Does Kottey Corner have strong current?

Yes, Kottey Corner is a current-driven site and the current window is one of the main things that shapes the dive.

How do you reach Kottey Corner?

Kottey Corner is a boat-access dive, so you normally reach it with a local Addu operator rather than from shore.

Is Kottey Corner suitable year-round?

Kottey Corner can be dived year-round, but the most comfortable conditions are usually in the calmer part of the season.

What depth profile does Kottey Corner have?

Kottey Corner starts on shallow plateaus, drops through mid-water reef slopes, and then falls away to much deeper water.

What level of diver is Kottey Corner?

Kottey Corner is best for advanced divers who are comfortable with drift conditions, current changes, and a deeper profile.

What marine life can you expect at Kottey Corner?

At Kottey Corner you can expect sharks, rays, turtles, reef fish, and the chance of a manta when the conditions line up.

What should you watch for at Kottey Corner?

The main things to watch at Kottey Corner are current, swell, and depth management, especially when the corner is pushing.

Kottey Corner

Corner reef with strong current and big marine life in Addu.

Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced8m - 50m

Local operator required

A guide who knows the corner and the current timing is the practical way to dive Kottey Corner.

Boat-access corner reef in Addu with plateaus, drop-off, and fast-moving water that suits competent drift divers.

About Kottey Corner

Kottey Corner is a corner reef in Addu with layered plateaus, a steep drop-off, and the kind of current-driven marine life that rewards an experienced drift diver.

Safety & Access

Site Conditions

Strong currentWaves

Safety Notes

Use a guide who knows the corner and the current window, and be ready to abort if the swell or flow is off.

Access Restrictions

Boat access only; this is not a casual drop-in corner and it depends on timing the current and swell.

Legal Notes

Follow local marine rules and the operator's site plan; do not treat it as a casual self-guided corner dive.

Where Is Kottey Corner?

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Scuba Diving

A classic Addu corner reef with plateaus, a drop-off, and enough current to make drift control important.

Research Estimate At Kottey Corner

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Avg. Visibility25m

Access2/5 · Challenging entry effort

Coral4/5 · Healthy coral

Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety

Facilities3/5 · Basic facilities

CurrentStrong current

SurgeModerate surge

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Kottey Corner

Corner reef with strong current and big marine life in Addu.

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