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Cocoa Out

Intermediate 📍 South Male Atoll, Maldives
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Scuba diving – photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

# Cocoa Out Dive Site Description

Dive Conditions

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Depth
30m
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Visibility
22m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
Moderate

Cocoa Out is a scenic dive site located off Maafushi in North Male Atoll, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives. This Indian Ocean destination offers an accessible diving experience suitable for intermediate divers, featuring a maximum depth of approximately 30 meters.

The site showcases vibrant coral formations and dynamic current-fed walls that attract diverse marine life. Divers regularly encounter reef sharks, including blacktips and whitetips, along with schools of jacks, trevally, and fusiliers. Eagle rays and manta rays are common seasonal visitors, while smaller reef fish, snappers, and groupers populate the coral gardens.

The underwater topography includes dramatic drop-offs and ridges, creating excellent photo opportunities and engaging underwater exploration. Visibility typically ranges from 15-30 meters, varying with seasonal conditions and currents.

Cocoa Out’s proximity to Maafushi makes it an ideal choice for day dives, offering both action and scenic beauty. Whether you’re seeking thrilling pelagic encounters or detailed macro photography, this versatile site delivers memorable diving experiences in the Maldives’ most visited atoll.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Blackfin Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Blackfin Anemonefish Amphiprion nigripes lovelyclemmy
Natal Anthias — seen at this dive site
Natal Anthias Meganthias natalensis sharky07
Two-spot Red Snapper — seen at this dive site
Two-spot Red Snapper Lutjanus bohar eliott_huguet
Orangestripe Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Orangestripe Triggerfish Balistapus undulatus jenssommer01
Indian Lionfish — seen at this dive site
Indian Lionfish Pterois miles cciag_gmbk
Bignose Unicornfish — seen at this dive site
Bignose Unicornfish Naso vlamingii dennisthediver

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 30 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Moderate
Visibility 22 m
GPS 3.9219°, 73.4934°