Kuramathi Housereef
Maldives house reef, shallow, abundant fish, sharks, turtles, rays.
Shore Access
8m Avg Depth
17m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site, Kuramathi Housereef, is conveniently located by the main snorkeling area, directly accessible from the Kuramathi Dive Jetty. It features a gentle slope, starting shallow and gradually descending to a maximum depth of 17 meters with an average depth of 8 meters. As a highly accessible beach dive from Kuramathi, it offers straightforward navigation along the natural reef structure.
The housereef boasts a rich diversity of marine life. Divers can regularly spot various reef fish including Napoleon Wrasse, Triggerfish, and Sweet Lips. There is also a good possibility of encountering larger marine animals such as Reef Sharks, Turtles, and Stingrays, alongside fascinating creatures like Moray Eels and Octopuses.
The Kuramathi Housereef is suitable for diving year-round, characteristic of the stable conditions in the Maldives. It's an excellent choice for divers seeking easy shore entry and a relaxing exploration. Snorkelers will find its shallow sections and active marine life particularly rewarding, while freedivers can appreciate the varying depths for practicing breath-hold techniques and observing the abundant biodiversity.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
coral reefbeginner friendlysharkturtlesting raymoray eeloctopusreef fish
Marine Life
Moray EelSweet LipsSting RayTriggerfishTurtlesharkturtleReef SharkNapoleon Wrassesting rayOctopusReef fish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Gentle slope, shallow depths and easy shore access make it perfect for beginners and enjoyable for all divers.
Current Strength:
Mild

