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Rasdhoo Channel connects the deep ocean drop-off to the inner lagoon between Rasdhoo and Kuramathi. This deep drift dive is renowned for substantial pelagic traffic, where divers hook into the channel edge to watch predators patrol the blue water before drifting across coral-covered plateaus. Large schools of jacks and trevally routinely gather near the channel mouth when incoming currents draw clear oceanic water.
Encounters with resident grey reef sharks cruising along the drop-off
Formations of eagle rays gliding against incoming tidal currents
Massive schools of jacks, tuna, and hunting barracuda in open water
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The northeast monsoon brings calmer surface conditions and higher underwater visibility, ideal for channel crossings.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Reef SharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ocellated Eagle RayAetobatus ocellatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dogtooth TunaGymnosarda unicolor | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Humphead WrasseCheilinus undulatus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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