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Rihivelhi Caves
Rihivelhi Caves: a boat dive with overhangs, caves, and rays.
Guided boat dive from South Malé; best for scuba divers who want reef structure, overhead pockets, and a torch-friendly route.
About Rihivelhi Caves
Rihivelhi Caves is a South Malé reef dive built around overhangs, caves, and sheltered reef sections. The route stays interesting along the reef face and shaded pockets, with a torch helping you pick out detail under the ledges. It is a guided boat dive rather than an easy shore entry, and the site rewards scuba divers who want structure, fish movement, and regular shark-and-ray action.
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Research Estimate At Rihivelhi Caves
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Rihivelhi Caves?
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Rihivelhi Caves Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 25m
Depth Note
Overhangs are described between 10 and 25 m.
Best Season
December to April
Typical Conditions
Sheltered reef sections with overhead pockets; current can nudge the site toward a drift-style ride, so follow the guide's plan.
Safety & Access At Rihivelhi Caves
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
A torch is highly recommended for the overhangs.
Local Intel For Rihivelhi Caves
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Inner-reef profile with caves/overhangs from about 10–25 m; a torch helps for viewing features under ledges.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the key features sit on a scuba-friendly reef profile with overhead sections.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the main draw is the submerged reef structure, caves, and overhangs below the surface.
Wildlife at Rihivelhi Caves
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Recent Logged Visits At Rihivelhi Caves
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Rihivelhi Caves
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
