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Iguraidhoo Corner

Intermediate/Advanced 📍 Maldives
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# Iguraidhoo Corner

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 40m
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Visibility
22m
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Level
Intermediate/Advanced
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Current
Moderate
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Best Season
dry season

Iguraidhoo Corner is a premier dive site located in Dheefram, Noonu Atoll in the Maldives. This spectacular Indian Ocean destination features dramatic coral formations and steep drop-offs that create an exciting underwater landscape. Divers typically explore depths between 5-40 meters, with the site’s corner configuration offering varied terrain suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

The site is renowned for its abundant marine life encounters. Divers frequently observe reef sharks, including blacktip and whitetip varieties, along with schools of trevally and barracuda. The vibrant coral gardens attract numerous species of reef fish, while larger pelagic species such as groupers and snappers are common sightings. Visibility typically ranges from 15-30 meters, providing excellent viewing conditions.

The currents at Iguraidhoo Corner can be moderate to strong, particularly during certain seasons, requiring competent diving skills and proper buoyancy control. Ideal diving conditions are generally found during the dry season. This challenging yet rewarding site rewards experienced divers with unforgettable encounters and pristine reef ecosystems.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Convict Surgeonfish — seen at this dive site
Convict Surgeonfish Acanthurus triostegus tictac
Humpback Snapper — seen at this dive site
Humpback Snapper Lutjanus gibbus tictac
Zoned Cone — seen at this dive site
Zoned Cone Conus zonatus tictac
Tailspot Squirrelfish — seen at this dive site
Tailspot Squirrelfish Sargocentron caudimaculatum tictac
Little Ass Cowry — seen at this dive site
Little Ass Cowry Palmadusta asellus tictac
Ram's Horn Squid — seen at this dive site
Ram's Horn Squid Spirula spirula tictac

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Intermediate/Advanced
Current Moderate
Visibility 22 m
Best Season dry season
GPS 5.8776°, 73.3152°