Five Rocks

This dive site, known as Five Rocks, is a truly unique formation where a large pinnacle has fragmented into five distinct pieces due to millennia of erosion. These pieces are scattered across the seabed at depths ranging from 12 meters to 40 meters, creating an interesting and varied underwater landscape for divers to explore. Navigation involves circling and exploring these individual rock formations, which act as natural shelters and hunting grounds for marine life. While no specific history or story beyond geological erosion is provided, the site's distinct structure makes it a memorable dive. The Five Rocks are a vibrant hub for marine biodiversity. Divers can expect to encounter beautiful, healthy coral life thriving on the pinnacle formations, supporting a rich ecosystem. Large schools of sweetlips are a common sight, gracefully navigating the waters. For macro enthusiasts, the site is home to fascinating creatures like frogfish, and larger species such as stingrays and white-tip reef sharks are frequently observed, adding to the thrill of the dive. The best time to visit Five Rocks, like much of the Maldives, is generally during the dry season (December to May) when visibility is typically at its peak and currents can be more predictable, though conditions can vary. This site offers something for both divers and freedivers; its average depth of 13 meters and diverse marine life make it excellent for freediving, while scuba divers can explore the full extent of the pinnacles down to 27 meters (and potentially deeper for advanced divers exploring the lower sections). Always check local current conditions before entering the water.