Addu operator page listing Kottey Corner and describing the atoll's protected reef system and visibility ranges.
Corner reef with strong current and big marine life in Addu.
Corner reef with strong current and big marine life in Addu.
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A guide who knows the corner and the current timing is the practical way to dive 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.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 50m
Depth Note
The reef starts around 8-15 m, slopes through 23-40 m, and drops well beyond 50 m in places.
Best Season
November to March for the most comfortable weather, though the atoll can be dived year-round.
Typical Conditions
Warm water, strong drift potential, solid coral life, and changing current windows.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A classic Addu corner reef with plateaus, a drop-off, and enough current to make drift control important.
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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Research Sources
Addu operator page listing Kottey Corner and describing the atoll's protected reef system and visibility ranges.
Official Addu tourism page listing Kottey Corner among the atoll's dive sites and describing calmer currents than many other atolls.
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