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House Reef

Beginner 📍 Maldives
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# House Reef, Loafaru, Noonu Atoll

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 30m
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Level
Beginner
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Current
〜 Mild
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Best Season
Year-round

Discover the vibrant House Reef at Loafaru in Noonu Atoll, Maldives—an ideal dive site for all skill levels. Located in the Indian Ocean, this accessible reef offers stunning coral gardens teeming with tropical marine life. Divers encounter colorful reef fish, reef sharks, rays, and sea turtles gliding through crystal-clear waters.

The site features depths ranging from 5 to 30 meters, making it suitable for beginners and experienced divers alike. The shallow sections showcase intricate coral formations and macro life, while deeper areas reveal dramatic drop-offs and larger pelagic species. The reef’s well-developed infrastructure and proximity to the island provide convenient entry and exit points.

House Reef’s gentle currents and excellent visibility make it perfect for underwater photography and exploration. Year-round diving opportunities showcase seasonal variations in marine activity. Whether you’re perfecting diving skills or seeking relaxed reef exploration, Loafaru’s House Reef delivers an unforgettable Maldivian diving experience with consistent encounters of sharks, rays, and vibrant reef ecosystems.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Bluestriped Goatfish — seen at this dive site
Bluestriped Goatfish Mulloidichthys ayliffe jeyre
Meyer's Butterflyfish — seen at this dive site
Meyer's Butterflyfish Chaetodon meyeri nadyky
Indian Doublebar Goatfish — seen at this dive site
Indian Doublebar Goatfish Parupeneus trifasciatus nadyky
Lined Bristletooth — seen at this dive site
Lined Bristletooth Ctenochaetus striatus nadyky
Saddleback Butterflyfish — seen at this dive site
Saddleback Butterflyfish Chaetodon falcula nadyky
Moorish Idol — seen at this dive site
Moorish Idol Zanclus cornutus nadyky

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 30 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Beginner
Current Mild
Best Season Year-round
GPS 5.7769°, 73.2689°