Hithadhoo West

# Hithadhoo West Dive Site

Hithadhoo West is a premier diving destination in Laamu Atoll, Maldives, located in the Seenu Atoll region of Asia. This site offers an exceptional underwater experience suitable for intermediate to advanced divers, with depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters.

Divers exploring Hithadhoo West encounter dramatic coral formations, including vibrant hard and soft corals that create stunning seascapes. The site features steep drop-offs and varied topography that attract abundant marine life. Expect encounters with reef sharks, eagle rays, and schools of jacks and trevally. Smaller species like groupers, snappers, and colorful reef fish are commonly spotted among the coral structures.

Strong currents are typical at this site, making it best suited for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving. The site’s exposure to oceanic conditions creates excellent visibility, typically ranging from 15 to 30 meters, making it ideal for underwater photography.

Hithadhoo West represents a thrilling pinnacle dive experience in the Maldives, combining challenging conditions with rich biodiversity and spectacular scenery.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Moorish Idol Zanclus cornutus missnarjess

Black-finned Triggerfish Melichthys indicus lawrence31833

Valenciennea schlieweni Valenciennea schlieweni aslam95203

Ridged Egg Cowry Diminovula culmen shahashim

Red-cheeked Pipefish Corythoichthys insularis shahashim

Kops' Tongue Sole Cynoglossus kopsii shahashim

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)