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Maafahi Corner
Current-aware channel corner with rich reef life and a shallow start.
A Maafahi channel corner with a shallow reef top, a coral-covered thila in the channel, and strong marine life for boat-based scuba.
About Maafahi Corner
Maafahi Corner is a channel-corner dive on Maafahi Island with a shallow reef top and a sloping wall that opens into a small coral-covered thila when conditions are right. The site is known for strong reef life, especially turtles, rays, sharks, eels, and schooling fish, and the channel makes it a better fit for boat-based scuba than a casual shore stop. Plan it as a current-aware dive with good timing rather than a casual beach entry.
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Research Estimate At Maafahi Corner
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 17m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Maafahi Corner?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Maafahi Corner Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
Starts around 5 m on the top reef and slopes to over 20 m; an optional swim into the channel leads to a small coral-covered thila when conditions allow.
Best Season
Winter
Typical Conditions
In the right conditions, divers can move from the reef into the center of the channel to explore a small thila.
Safety & Access At Maafahi Corner
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong currentDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
This is a channel site; only head into the channel when conditions are suitable and be prepared for encounters with larger animals such as sharks and rays.
Access Restrictions
Boat entry is the practical default, and the channel should only be entered when current and sea state are suitable.
Legal Notes
Follow skipper guidance and local channel rules. Do not push into the channel when conditions are off.
Local Intel For Maafahi Corner
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Profile starts shallow (~5 m) and slopes beyond 20 m, with an optional excursion into the channel to a thila when conditions permit.
Freediving
Not a dedicated freedive site; the current-sensitive channel corner is better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the shallow reef and channel profile make it better for scuba with boat support.
Wildlife at Maafahi Corner
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Maafahi Corner
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Maafahi Corner
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility17m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
