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Rangali Madivaru

Channel-edge manta cleaning station in South Ari Atoll.

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Boat dive on the edge of Rangali Kandu where outgoing current often brings reef mantas onto shallow cleaning stations; operators time entries to current direction.

About Rangali Madivaru

Rangali Madivaru is the manta-focused section of reef at the mouth of Rangali Kandu, on the western edge of South Ari's protected outer reef. Divers work a long wall-and-slope profile with a shallow cleaning plateau where outgoing current, plankton, and cleaner fish regularly draw reef mantas across the site. The north side is more craggy with cracks and small overhangs, while the south side eases into a gentler slope with coral bommies. Grey reef sharks, turtles, schooling jacks and snappers, and other reef fish patrol the edges, and timing the dive to current direction matters more than raw depth for comfort and manta action.

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Research Estimate At Rangali Madivaru

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VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current

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Rangali Madivaru Planning Details

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Reported Depth

9m - 30m

Depth Note

The site starts on a shallow reef plateau used as a manta cleaning area, then slopes down the reef edge to about 30 m with cracks and small overhangs on the northern side.

Best Season

October to April, especially during northeast monsoon windows with outgoing current and active manta cleaning.

Typical Conditions

Boat dive on an exposed channel-edge reef with moderate to strong tidal flow, a shallow cleaning plateau, and clearer water in calm-weather windows.

Safety & Access At Rangali Madivaru

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Key Hazards

Strong current

Safety Notes

Brief current direction before entry, descend promptly, and stay low and still around the cleaning area so passing mantas and other divers can move cleanly through the station.

Legal Notes

The western reef edge of this site lies within South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA), so dives should follow local protected-area and wildlife interaction rules set by operators and authorities.

Local Intel For Rangali Madivaru

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Scuba Diving

This is usually dived as a current-aware boat drop, settling low near the cleaning area or moving between stations if manta activity shifts. It rewards calm buoyancy, quick descents, and good awareness of changing flow.

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Wildlife at Rangali Madivaru

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Rangali Madivaru Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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Rangali Madivaru Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

divehappy.com Β· Community Editorial

Longstanding community account confirming multiple cleaning stations and the site's popularity with liveaboards and nearby resorts.

Official SAMPA page confirming protected-area status and the presence of corals, turtles, manta rays, and sharks in this section of South Ari.

www.divecorporation.com Β· Operator Guide

Manta Point/Rangali Madivaru overview with channel location, reef shape, and outgoing-current cleaning-station details.

www.maldivesonlineguide.com Β· Dive Directory

South Ari listing with intermediate difficulty, moderate current, manta-focused wildlife, and seasonality notes.

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