Official resort page describing the 9km house reef, 20 dive sites, and shore-snorkeling access.
Shaviyani's deep gorgonian overhang dive
Shaviyani's deep gorgonian overhang dive
Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang is a short-boat Shaviyani Atoll reef dive with a deep, current-aware profile and a clear experienced-diver bias. The site combines coral blocks, ledges, and long overhangs on the upper slope with gorgonian growth and open blue-water exposure, so planning should favor calm windows and confident buoyancy control. Nurse sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, turtles, and mixed reef fish are the usual draw.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Top reef around 5 m, coral blocks from ~5–20 m, with main overhangs at 25–30 m.
Best Season
December-April
Typical Conditions
Short boat transfer, deep overhangs, gorgonian growth, and a calm-to-moderate feel on good days; best when the water is settled and visibility is clear.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
The main hazard is the deep overhead terrain; keep buoyancy and gas conservative and do not push into the overhangs without the right training.
Access Restrictions
Dive it by boat only and only if you are comfortable with deep overhangs and depth discipline.
Legal Notes
Use the resort dive center and follow briefing guidance for site selection, weather, and currents.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Experienced-diver site with deep overhangs and a steep profile; good buoyancy and depth discipline matter more than speed.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the signature features sit deep and under overhangs.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel target; the main features sit too deep for a meaningful surface visit.
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.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Official resort page describing the 9km house reef, 20 dive sites, and shore-snorkeling access.
Operator map of Shaviyani sites showing Sirru Faru Dhekunu Kang and the nearby resort dive system.
General Maldives season guide for visibility and dry-season conditions.
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