Operator site sheet with depth, visibility and access data.
Coral-rich pinnacle reef with easy slopes and flexible dive profiles.
Coral-rich pinnacle reef with easy slopes and flexible dive profiles.
Potato Reef is a large Maldives pinnacle reef with a coral-rich shallow top and a profile that shifts from steeper faces to gentler slopes. It works well as a flexible reef stop for course dives, night dives and easy fun dives, so the site is more about relaxed reef reading than a hard current chase. On a good day it is an approachable place to build a dive around coral, small fish and simple navigation.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 25m
Depth Note
The shallow top reef starts around 6m and the pinnacle drops into a deeper slope, with operator data showing an average working depth around 25m.
Best Season
January to March
Typical Conditions
Calmer months are the safer bet for clear, easy reef diving, while the shallow pinnacle still works well for courses and night dives.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A coral-rich pinnacle reef with a shallow top and slope changes that make it suitable for course, night and fun dives.
Freediving
The shallow top reef can suit freediving and snorkel-style visits on calm days, though it is usually run as a scuba reef.
Snorkeling
The shallow coral top makes this a workable snorkel reef when conditions are calm, but the site is best known for scuba sessions.
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.
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Research Sources
Operator site sheet with depth, visibility and access data.
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