Baracuda Point

5.0 (1 review)

Intermediate

Exciting drift dive with huge schools of fish and giant barracudas.

Boat Access
10m Avg Depth
21m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Barracuda Point, offers a beautiful and exciting drift dive experience situated in the channel north of Akirifushi Island. The dive combines the vibrant ecosystem of an outer reef with the dynamic environment of a channel, where navigation primarily involves riding the current along the reef wall or slope, showcasing diverse coral formations and topography. There is no specific historical account or story provided for the naming of this site, beyond the frequent sightings of its iconic resident fish. Divers at Barracuda Point can expect to encounter an abundance of marine life, most notably huge schools of various fish species. Red snappers, trevallies, and jacks are commonly seen in impressive numbers, creating spectacular displays. True to its name, single giant barracudas are often sighted patrolling the area, adding a thrilling element to the dive. The best time to visit the Maldives for diving generally spans from November to April, offering calm seas and optimal visibility, though diving is excellent year-round. This site is a major highlight for its pelagic action and large schooling fish. Freedivers can also enjoy the vibrant reef and large fish populations, but both scuba divers and freedivers should be prepared for and respectful of the potentially strong currents characteristic of channel dives.
Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Excellent Viz

Plan Your Visit

drift divecoral reefstrong currentswide anglebig fish

Marine Life

jackgiant barracudaschools of fishtrevallybarracudared snapper

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Drift dive in a channel with potentially strong currents, requiring good buoyancy and current management skills.

Hazards:
strong currents
Current Strength:

Strong

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