visibility, current, reef structure, shark mix
Advanced boat dive with shark action and SMB surfacing.
Advanced boat dive with shark action and SMB surfacing.
Book with a local dive operator and a guide-led boat trip.
Tiger Port is an advanced boat dive at the entrance to Hulhumalé Harbour, known for shark and ray action along a steep wall. The site suits confident divers who can hold a steady profile, stay close to the guide, and manage an SMB ascent in heavy boat-traffic waters. Plan the dive for calm sea state and treat the open-water exposure seriously.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 30m
Depth Note
The harbour wall slopes from shallow water to 30+ m.
Best Season
Nov-Apr, when seas are calmer and visibility is usually better.
Typical Conditions
Warm salt water with variable current and open-water exposure near the harbour entrance.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Stay with your guide, keep the SMB up, and use a conservative ascent profile.
Access Restrictions
Open Water Diver certification or higher is required, and SMB surfacing is mandatory because of boat traffic.
Legal Notes
Use an experienced guide and follow the SMB ascent plan at all times.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for experienced divers who want a shark-focused open-water profile with a disciplined ascent.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the site is a scuba-focused, SMB-mandatory boat dive.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel stop; the site is set up for scuba divers working a deep harbour-wall profile.
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
visibility, current, reef structure, shark mix
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