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Madi Rock
Sheltered Lhaviyani pinnacle dive with cleaning stations.
Local operator required
A local operator is needed for boat access, current checks, cleaning-station etiquette, and deciding whether manta activity is likely.
A guided boat dive where mild channel current, coral blocks, and cleaning-station etiquette shape the route.
About Madi Rock
Madi Rock is a sheltered channel-inside pinnacle and cleaning-station dive in Lhaviyani Atoll, made up of small coral blocks rising from a sandy bottom. The dive rewards slow searching around hard coral, cleaner-wrasse stations, juvenile fish, triggerfish, shrimp, nudibranchs, and other reef life, with eagle rays, turtles, and seasonal manta rays possible around the cleaning stations. It is approachable for many certified divers in mild flow, but route choice should follow the guide's current check and the active cleaning areas.
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Research + Early Community Signal At Madi Rock
Conservative research baseline blended with 1 dive by 1 diver.
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Madi Rock?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Madi Rock Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 18m
Depth Note
The imported site profile places the sandy bottom and coral blocks around 18 m.
Best Season
Lhaviyani diving is possible year-round, with manta and visibility patterns shifting by monsoon; confirm the current cleaning-station season locally.
Typical Conditions
Expect warm water, a sandy bottom, hard-coral blocks, and a sheltered channel setting where current can still decide the safest route.
Safety & Access At Madi Rock
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficSharp coralStrong current
Safety Notes
Check current before descent, avoid blocking cleaning stations, and keep a respectful distance from manta rays, eagle rays, and turtles. Use an SMB for ascent and avoid touching coral blocks while photographing small life.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and local operator timing are required. Seasonal manta activity and channel conditions may affect whether this is the right site for the day.
Legal Notes
Follow Maldivian marine rules, operator instructions, and no-touch cleaning-station etiquette around rays, turtles, and reef life.
Local Intel For Madi Rock
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for certified divers who can hover above coral blocks, move slowly around cleaner stations, and manage mild to moderate channel flow.
Snorkeling
This is primarily a scuba site because the working depth and cleaning-station layout are below casual snorkeling range.
Wildlife at Madi Rock
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Madi Rock
1 community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Madi Rock
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Log recent dives to capture visibility, temps, and depth.
Activity
Total Logs1
Unique Divers1
