Advanced outer-wall dive with sharks, turtles, and rays.
Advanced outer-wall dive with sharks, turtles, and rays.
This site is typically dived by boat with local route planning and pickup matched to the current.
Three Palms is an advanced outer-wall dive near Rasdhoo and Kuramathi where coral growth, sponges, and a deeper wall profile attract larger reef life. Barracuda, stingrays, hawksbill turtles, and reef sharks are the signature encounters, especially when the site is dived as a current-led pass along the wall.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 35m
Depth Note
Average depth around 15 m with a maximum depth of 35 m.
Typical Conditions
Advanced wall dive with possible drift conditions and repeated larger reef-life encounters along the deeper profile.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Maximum depth reaches 35 m; plan gas and depth limits accordingly. Sharks may be present.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Wall dive with an average depth of about 15 m and a maximum of 35 m.
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.
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