Maldives
Olhugiri Kandu
About this Dive Site
Description
Experience the thrill of drift diving at Olhugiri Kandu, a renowned channel in Thaa Atoll. Strong currents sweep you past vibrant soft coral reefs, offering incredible encounters with pelagic giants like eagle rays, grey reef sharks, and white-tip sharks, with the occasional hammerhead sighting adding to the excitement.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
January, February, October, November, December
Jan
Good visibility, potential for manta rays and sharks
Feb
Manta ray season, good shark sightings
Mar
Warmer water, good for macro life
Apr
Transition to warmer season, potential for plankton
More monthly highlights
May
Start of the southwest monsoon, visibility can decrease
Jun
Southwest monsoon, rain showers are common
Jul
Monsoon season, plankton blooms can affect visibility
Aug
Continued monsoon, good for finding smaller critters
Sep
Transition out of monsoon, visibility improving
Oct
Start of the dry season, visibility improves, manta rays may appear
Nov
Good manta ray sightings, sharks common
Dec
Excellent conditions, manta rays and sharks
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