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Miyaru Kandu
Miyaru Kandu is a protected shark channel with a strong drift.
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Plan the current, entry point, and reef-hook setup with a local guide.
Boat-only channel dive in northeast Vaavu; plan for current timing, reef hooks, and an advanced fit unless conditions are light.
About Miyaru Kandu
Miyaru Kandu is a boat-only channel dive in northeast Vaavu Atoll with a steep outer wall, overhangs, and coral blocks that hold sharks and other pelagics. The site is built for current-aware drift diving: when the flow is on, you hook in or drift the channel mouth and watch the blue; when it is lighter, the same route opens up ledges, soft corals, and reef life. It is an iconic shark channel rather than a casual reef stroll, and planning around tide and guide timing matters.
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Research + Early Community Signal At Miyaru Kandu
Conservative research baseline blended with 1 dive by 1 diver.
VisibilityVisibility: 17.5m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentVery strong current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Miyaru Kandu?
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Miyaru Kandu Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 40m
Depth Note
Published sources place the deeper features around 30 to 40m, including a 33m cave; the shallow starting bound was not consistently published.
Best Season
Northeast monsoon season for shark action.
Typical Conditions
Current-driven channel drift with a steep outer wall, overhangs, and a reef-hook section at the mouth.
Safety & Access At Miyaru Kandu
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Strong current and protected-area rules make a local guide important.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; no practical shore entry.
Legal Notes
Designated protected marine area; follow local rules and guide instructions.
Local Intel For Miyaru Kandu
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided drift dive; hook in when the current is running, and use lighter-current days for a slower look at ledges and fish.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site; current, depth, and channel structure make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel site because the channel flow and drift profile are built for scuba.
Wildlife at Miyaru Kandu
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Miyaru Kandu
1 community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Miyaru Kandu
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility17.5m
Avg. Water Temp29°C
Avg. Max Depth34m
Activity
Avg. Bottom Time56 min
Total Logs1
Unique Divers1
