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Kudadu Kandu
Boat-access channel dive with shallow pinnacles and pelagic action.
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About Kudadu Kandu
Kudadu Kandu is a Lhaviyani channel dive built around a sandy crossing and two shallow pinnacles. When the current window lines up, the site delivers a steady run of pelagics over the blue with reef fish concentrated along the edges and around the pinnacles. The dive is best treated as a timed boat trip rather than a casual drop-in, because flow can make the crossing more demanding than the layout first suggests. It suits certified divers who are comfortable with movement in the water and want a channel profile instead of a sheltered reef.
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Kudadu Kandu Planning Details
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Reported Depth
5m - 22m
Depth Note
Shallow pinnacles keep part of the route near the top of the reef, and the published maximum is 22m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calm incoming-current windows preferred.
Typical Conditions
Sandy channel crossing, shallow pinnacles, moderate current windows, and strong pelagic movement when the flow is right.
Safety & Access At Kudadu Kandu
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Key Hazards
Safety Notes
The main planning risk is misjudging the current window. Stay with the guide and treat the crossing as a timed channel dive, not an easy lagoon swim.
Access Restrictions
No practical shore entry; plan on a guided boat dive with tide timing and current awareness.
Legal Notes
Standard Maldives boat-dive and marine-site rules apply; follow the operator's guidance for access and timing.
Local Intel For Kudadu Kandu
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Scuba Diving
Best as a guided boat dive for certified divers who can handle a timed channel crossing and changing flow.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the boat-managed channel and current make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only a backup option in very calm conditions and is not the main use case.
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Research Sources
Official tourism page used as second independent context for Lhaviyani channel diving and trip organization.
Local dive-center page listing Kudadu Kandu among Lhaviyani boat dives.
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