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Dive Spot Guide•
Uthuru Faru
Shallow North Male Atoll reef-and-lagoon site.
Local operator required
Boat timing and weather windows are easier with a local dive center.
Easy-profile North Male Atoll reef with sandy bottom and hard coral; best on calm boat days for wildlife watching.
About Uthuru Faru
Uthuru Faru is a shallow North Male Atoll reef-and-lagoon site with sandy patches, hard coral, and an easy profile that suits relaxed reef watching. It works best on calm boat days, with the main planning consideration being weather-sensitive exposure and a local operator who can choose the right window for an unhurried wildlife search.
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Research Estimate At Uthuru Faru
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Uthuru Faru?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Uthuru Faru Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 12m
Depth Note
Shallow sandy-bottom reef profile with a 12m maximum depth; beginner and student divers are explicitly called out.
Best Season
November to April
Typical Conditions
Calmer seas and mild currents in the northeast monsoon; May to October is rougher and less predictable.
Safety & Access At Uthuru Faru
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Waves
Safety Notes
Use calm November-to-April weather if possible and keep an eye on surface chop.
Access Restrictions
Best with a boat operator and calmer seas; rough monsoon weather can make the site less comfortable.
Local Intel For Uthuru Faru
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Marketed as an ideal site for divers and known for frequent encounters with larger Indian Ocean species.
Freediving
Only a short shallow freedive session makes sense here; the site is better treated as a relaxed scuba profile.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling may work in calm conditions, but the site is primarily a scuba dive.
Wildlife at Uthuru Faru
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Uthuru Faru
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Uthuru Faru
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
