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Kottefaru Kammati

Intermediate/Advanced 📍 Maldives
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# Kottefaru Kammati Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
12m – 40m
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Level
Intermediate/Advanced
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Current
Moderate/Strong

Kottefaru Kammati is a premier dive destination located in Kinolhas, Raa Atoll, in the Maldives. This Indian Ocean site offers an exceptional underwater experience suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

The dive features dramatic coral formations and thriving reef structures characteristic of Raa Atoll. Divers encounter vibrant hard and soft corals, along with abundant marine life including reef sharks, trevally, groupers, and colorful tropical fish species. Manta rays and eagle rays frequently visit during seasonal months, making encounters possible.

Depths range from approximately 12 to 40 meters, with the main reef wall providing stunning vertical topography. The site experiences moderate to strong currents, which enhance nutrient flow and wildlife activity but require solid diving skills.

Kottefaru Kammati is ideal for divers seeking pristine coral gardens combined with pelagic species encounters. The dynamic conditions and rich biodiversity make it a must-dive site in Raa Atoll, offering memorable underwater photography opportunities and world-class reef diving experiences in the Maldives.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Indian Butterflyfish — seen at this dive site
Indian Butterflyfish Chaetodon mitratus gopsommer
Striped Surgeonfish — seen at this dive site
Striped Surgeonfish Acanthurus lineatus flore_boituzat
Smallspotted Dart — seen at this dive site
Smallspotted Dart Trachinotus baillonii flore_boituzat
Longfin Batfish — seen at this dive site
Longfin Batfish Platax teira flore_boituzat
Spotted Sandperch — seen at this dive site
Spotted Sandperch Parapercis hexophtalma flore_boituzat
Indian Garden Lizard — seen at this dive site
Indian Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor flore_boituzat

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Intermediate/Advanced
Current Moderate/Strong
GPS 5.5099°, 73.0497°