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One Palm Finolhu
Gentle North Male reef with coral blocks and shark sightings.
Local operator required
Boat access and timing are operator-managed; this is not a casual shore-entry dive.
Boat-access reef near Thulusdhoo with a gentle slope, coral blocks, night-dive appeal, and seasonal shark and manta sightings.
About One Palm Finolhu
One Palm Finolhu is a gentle North Male reef with a sloping profile, coral blocks, and enough structure to keep the dive interesting without turning it into an advanced-only site. It works best as a calm boat dive with steady buoyancy, a slow pace, and attention to changing sea state. Expect a classic Maldives reef mix of fish life and occasional shark visits rather than a dramatic wall or wreck. Night sessions can be rewarding when the water is settled.
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Research Estimate At One Palm Finolhu
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 19m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is One Palm Finolhu?
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Community sourced coordinates.
One Palm Finolhu Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 21m
Depth Note
Gentle reef slope with a reported maximum depth around 21 m.
Best Season
December to April is the calmer, clearer window; May to December can be better for manta chances in the wider North Male area.
Typical Conditions
Usually a gentle reef with moderate exposure, manageable currents on calm days, and visibility that can move from good to merely fair with weather and plankton.
Safety & Access At One Palm Finolhu
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Sharp coralSurgeWaves
Safety Notes
Keep clear of the coral blocks, stay conservative when swell is up, and treat the site as a guided boat dive. Night dives need strong lights, precise buoyancy, and a clear exit plan.
Access Restrictions
Access is operator-managed and can be delayed or cancelled when sea state is poor. No special site permit is known.
Legal Notes
Follow Maldives marine and local dive rules plus operator instructions. No site-specific legal restriction was confirmed.
Local Intel For One Palm Finolhu
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for both beginner and advanced divers, and noted as being great for night dives.
Freediving
Possible only for experienced freedivers in calm conditions on the shallow reef top; it is not the primary use case here.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is best only on the calmest shallow sections and should stay well away from coral blocks and surge.
Wildlife at One Palm Finolhu
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At One Palm Finolhu
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At One Palm Finolhu
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility19m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
