Dive-site story
Situated along the outer eastern reef line of Veligandu in Rasdhoo Atoll, this site features a steep oceanic slope dropping into the deep channel separating Rasdhoo from North Malé Atoll. Ocean currents brushing past the reef wall attract pelagic species alongside dense assemblages of hard corals, soft corals, and reef fish patrolling the drop-off.
Frequent encounters with pelagic visitors including eagle rays and reef sharks cruising the blue
Overhangs adorned with soft corals and sheltering resting nocturnal species
Steep outer reef wall formation dropping away into the deep oceanic channel
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Northeast monsoon months offer the clearest waters and calmest surface conditions across Rasdhoo Atoll.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ocellated eagle rayAetobatus ocellatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spinetail mobula rayMobula mobular | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Reef stonefishSynanceia verrucosa | Common |
Marine forecast
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