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Eryadhoo Reef

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Scuba diving – photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

# Eryadhoo Reef Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 40m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
Moderate

Eryadhoo Reef is a premier diving destination located in Berasdhoo, Laamu Atoll, within the Maldives’ Indian Ocean waters. This vibrant reef system offers excellent visibility and diverse marine biodiversity, making it ideal for both intermediate and advanced divers.

Divers exploring Eryadhoo Reef encounter spectacular coral formations, including branching corals and colorful hard coral gardens. The reef supports abundant marine life, including reef sharks, groupers, snappers, trevally, and various species of tropical fish. Macro enthusiasts will appreciate encounters with nudibranchs, crustaceans, and reef-dwelling invertebrates.

Typical diving depths range from 5 to 40 meters, accommodating various skill levels and diving preferences. The site features gentle slopes and moderate currents, classified as intermediate difficulty, though stronger conditions can occur seasonally.

The reef’s healthy ecosystem and accessible topography make it a favorite among liveaboard divers and day-trip operators. Eryadhoo Reef exemplifies the pristine underwater environment that makes Laamu Atoll a world-class diving destination in the Maldives.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Longnose Filefish — seen at this dive site
Longnose Filefish Oxymonacanthus longirostris shahashim
Powder Blue Tang — seen at this dive site
Powder Blue Tang Acanthurus leucosternon hanah_partridge
Blacksaddle Coralgrouper — seen at this dive site
Blacksaddle Coralgrouper Plectropomus laevis summernewton
Blackfin Barracuda — seen at this dive site
Blackfin Barracuda Sphyraena qenie ryanyuewahchan
Rainbow Runner — seen at this dive site
Rainbow Runner Elagatis bipinnulata bja2800dk
Ornate Emperor — seen at this dive site
Ornate Emperor Lethrinus ornatus shahashim

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Moderate
GPS 1.9773°, 73.5457°