Foteyo East Point

# Foteyo East Point

Foteyo East Point in Felidhu Atoll, Vaavu Atoll, is an exceptional diving destination in the Maldives. This Indian Ocean site features dramatic underwater topography with steep outer walls and vibrant coral formations that create an immersive diving experience.

Divers encounter abundant marine life including reef sharks, eagle rays, groupers, and schools of barracuda and trevally. The site’s rich coral ecosystems support diverse tropical fish species, making it ideal for marine enthusiasts and underwater photographers.

Depths range from 5 to 40+ meters, accommodating both recreational and advanced divers. The site’s variable depth allows for extended exploration of the reef structure and wall formations at different levels.

Difficulty is rated intermediate to advanced due to occasional strong currents typical of atoll channels and outer wall environments. Proper buoyancy control and current awareness are essential. The site is best suited for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving and varying water conditions.

Foteyo East Point offers spectacular scenery, excellent visibility, and outstanding opportunities to observe pelagic and reef-dwelling species in their natural habitat.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Blueface Angelfish Pomacanthus xanthometopon lovelyclemmy

Brown Pygmy Angelfish Centropyge multispinis lovelyclemmy

Harlequin Sweetlips Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides lovelyclemmy

Spotted Butterflyfish Chaetodon guttatissimus gillbsydney

Schooling Bannerfish Heniochus diphreutes gillbsydney

Blue-spotted Cornetfish Fistularia commersonii gillbsydney

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)