HomeDive SitesMaldivesNorth Male Atoll › Coral Reef

Coral Reef

Intermediate 📍 North Male Atoll, Maldives
Photo: Unsplash / Jeremy Bishop

Scuba diving – photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

# Coral Reef Dive Site – North Male Atoll, Maldives

Dive Conditions

⬇️
Depth
12m – 30m
🎯
Level
Intermediate
💨
Current
〜 Mild

Discover the vibrant underwater world at Coral Reef in North Male Atoll, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives. This premier Indian Ocean dive site showcases spectacular coral formations and thriving marine biodiversity perfect for divers of all experience levels.

Located in the heart of the Maldives, Coral Reef features stunning hard and soft coral gardens in depths ranging from 12 to 30 meters, making it accessible for both beginners and intermediate divers. The gentle currents and excellent visibility create ideal diving conditions year-round.

Divers encounter an abundance of tropical marine life including colorful reef fish, reef sharks, eagle rays, and sea turtles. The healthy coral ecosystem supports schools of fusiliers, snappers, and groupers, while smaller species like nudibranchs and seahorses add to the site’s rich biodiversity.

The moderate difficulty level and diverse underwater landscape make Coral Reef a must-visit destination in North Male Atoll, offering unforgettable encounters with the Indian Ocean’s most captivating marine life.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Blue-and-yellow Fusilier — seen at this dive site
Blue-and-yellow Fusilier Caesio teres lovelyclemmy
Red-tailed Butterflyfish — seen at this dive site
Red-tailed Butterflyfish Chaetodon collare franz_fehlner
Threadfin Butterflyfish — seen at this dive site
Threadfin Butterflyfish Chaetodon auriga lovelyclemmy
Oriental Sweetlips — seen at this dive site
Oriental Sweetlips Plectorhinchus vittatus alphaj16
Yellowmargin Moray — seen at this dive site
Yellowmargin Moray Gymnothorax flavimarginatus thewildgingerbeast
Lyretail Anthias — seen at this dive site
Lyretail Anthias Pseudanthias squamipinnis thewildgingerbeast

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

🤿 Book a Diving Tour in Coral Reef

Tours powered by GetYourGuide. FindADive may earn a commission on bookings.

Max Depth 30 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Mild
GPS 4.5064°, 73.6305°