Kondey Kandu

This dive site, Kondey Kandu, is a renowned channel located in the northern part of Southern Huvadhoo Atoll in the Maldives. It is a prime location for exhilarating drift dives, attracting divers who enjoy strong currents. Navigation is primarily dictated by the current's direction, with dives typically starting either north or south of the channel to allow divers to 'go with the flow'. There is no specific history or story provided beyond its reputation as a premier current dive. The Southern Huvadhoo Atoll is celebrated for its abundant pelagic life, and Kondey Kandu lives up to this reputation. Divers frequently encounter a variety of sharks, including impressive grey reef sharks, distinctive leopard sharks, and sleek silvertip sharks, making it a hotspot for big animal encounters, alongside typical reef fish found in Maldivian channels. The best time to visit the Maldives for diving is generally during the dry season, from December to May, when weather and sea conditions are most stable, and currents are often predictable. However, current direction at Kondey Kandu can vary. This site is highly recommended for advanced divers due to the strong and variable currents and the requirement for excellent buoyancy control and experience with drift diving. It is not suitable for snorkeling or general freediving due to the depths and currents.