Dhiffushi South Corner

Maldives drift dive, excellent pelagic encounters with sharks and rays.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
24m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Dhiffushi South Corner, is situated in the Maldives and is renowned for its thrilling drift dives. Divers navigate by simply following the vibrant reef line, which acts as a natural guide as they drift along with the currents. There is no specific historical information provided for this site, but its strategic location at the ocean's edge makes it a prime spot for diverse marine encounters. The site is particularly famous for its pelagic species, offering excellent opportunities to encounter various sharks and rays. The healthy reef structure itself also hosts a rich array of smaller marine life, including numerous reef fish, crustaceans, and colorful corals, contributing to a diverse underwater ecosystem. The best time to visit Dhiffushi South Corner aligns with the general diving season in the Maldives, typically from December to May for calmer seas and better visibility, though pelagic encounters can be year-round. Divers should be comfortable with drift diving and aware of potential currents. Freedivers will also find this site rewarding due to the accessible depths and rich marine life.
Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

drift divesharkraycoral reefwide angleintermediate friendlypelagic

Marine Life

raysraysharksharkspelagic fishcoralsreef fish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Potential for currents and pelagic encounters, but straightforward reef navigation.

Hazards:
strong currentsdangerous marine lifedepth
Current Strength:

Variable

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