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Uthuru Maafaru North Corner
Current-aware manta corner north of You & Me
Boat access, cleaning stations, and seasonal manta traffic make this a current-aware Raa Atoll corner site with strong marine life.
About Uthuru Maafaru North Corner
Uthuru Maafaru North Corner is a boat-access reef corner north of You & Me Resort, built around cleaning stations and a sloping reef profile. In season, it produces manta encounters alongside grey reef sharks, eagle rays, stingrays, snappers, sweetlips, and turtles. Plan it with the prevailing current and the dry-season window; this is a site that rewards timing and local guidance.
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Research Estimate At Uthuru Maafaru North Corner
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Uthuru Maafaru North Corner?
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Uthuru Maafaru North Corner Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 30m
Depth Note
Reef top around 10 m with a gentle slope to 30 m and several cleaning stations on the corner.
Best Season
December to April for manta season; December to May for the driest, calmest diving.
Typical Conditions
Boat-access reef corner with a reef top around 10 m, a gentle slope to 30 m, and current that changes character with the tide and season.
Safety & Access At Uthuru Maafaru North Corner
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Treat it as a current-aware boat drop. Stay close to the guide at the cleaning stations and plan the dive around the tide/current window.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan through the resort dive operation or another local guide.
Legal Notes
No special legal restriction noted beyond standard resort and boat-dive procedures.
Local Intel For Uthuru Maafaru North Corner
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A current-aware reef corner with cleaning stations, a shallow top, and a sloping profile that rewards planning.
Freediving
Experienced freedivers may use the reef top on calm days, but the site is mainly a boat-access scuba corner.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the reef top starts deeper and the corner is better for scuba or experienced freediving.
Wildlife at Uthuru Maafaru North Corner
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Uthuru Maafaru North Corner
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Uthuru Maafaru North Corner
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
