Dive-center listing that gives the wreck section from ten to eighteen metres and notes the shallow dhoni nearby.
Shallow Ari Atoll wreck with easy boat access.
Shallow Ari Atoll wreck with easy boat access.
Kuramathi Wreck is a shallow Ari Atoll wreck dive with two sunk vessels, a short boat ride from the island, and a depth range that keeps it approachable for many certification levels. Hard and soft corals have built up on and around the wrecks, turning the site into an artificial reef with steady sightings of rays, moray eels, shrimp, pufferfish, and barracudas. It is a relaxed wreck dive that offers structure, shelter, and easy wildlife viewing without feeling technical.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 18m
Depth Note
The main wreck section rests from about ten to eighteen metres, with a separate shallow dhoni nearby.
Best Season
Year-round, with the calmer dry-season windows usually the easiest.
Typical Conditions
Shallow wreck, medium current, good visibility when conditions line up, and a relaxed profile for many certification levels.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around the wreck structure and avoid penetration unless you are trained and briefed for it.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; guided dives are the normal setup.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive-briefing rules for wreck and night diving.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow wreck dive with a maximum depth of 18 m, described as suitable for divers of all levels.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; this is a guided wreck dive suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the wreck and its reef growth are best explored on scuba.
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
Dive-center listing that gives the wreck section from ten to eighteen metres and notes the shallow dhoni nearby.
Independent site guide describing the wreck as a popular North Ari Atoll dive with rich marine life and surrounding coral reefs.
Official resort PDF noting medium current across-and-in gives good visibility and easy passage on the wreck.
Official resort diving page describing beginner and advanced diving, lagoon dives, and wreck experiences.
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