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Cocoa Corner

3.6 — based on 18 community signals
4.2 12 especies 25 colaboradores

Cocoa Corner offers year-round diving in the Maldives with diverse marine life and accessible conditions for most divers.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
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Vida marina
Tortuga carey

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
10.3 kn
Olas
0.66 m
Agua
29.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (49%)
Now: W (273°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.67m

Próxima: Alta a las 05:00 (+0.55m)

+0.8 m+0.1 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.55m ▼ 10:00 · +0.35m ▲ 15:00 · +0.49m ▼ 22:00 · +0.13m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.25 · very high Aire PM2.54 · good 05:56 18:03
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 11.9 0.76 9 0mm
09-20 14.2 0.88 8 6mm
09-21 15 0.92 9 5mm
09-22 14.2 0.86 9 5mm
09-23 13.5 0.94 8 2mm
09-24 17.6 0.98 7 11mm
09-25 15.5 0.98 8 11mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 2.1°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Cocoa Corner is a popular dive site in the Maldives known for steady access throughout the year. The site attracts divers seeking encounters with the region's vibrant reef ecosystem, supported by documented species observations and community reports. While specific depth and visibility data aren't universally consistent, the site maintains a reputation as a reliable choice for exploration. The marine life here reflects typical Maldivian reef composition. Twelve recorded species observations provide a baseline for planning dives, and community-submitted videos offer real-world perspective on conditions and wildlife encounters. These resources help divers prepare realistic expectations before arriving. Cocoa Corner sits outside marine protected areas, which can mean different access rules than MPA zones. However, coral bleaching remains a concern in the Maldives, and divers should expect to see both healthy sections and stressed coral. This underscores the importance of responsible diving practices—maintaining buoyancy control and avoiding contact with the reef. Divers planning a visit should gather current condition reports from local operators and check recent video submissions from the community. Water conditions and marine activity can shift seasonally even in year-round destinations, so direct intel from recent visitors strengthens your planning.

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Vida marina

Tortuga carey

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type D/G/J/K/L · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 8631km · ~1985kg · €36

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 54/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 11h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 10h este · 7 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Cocoa Corner?

Cocoa Corner is accessible year-round in the Maldives, though specific seasonal patterns for this site aren't detailed in available data. Checking recent community reports and local operator feedback will give you the most current conditions for your planned dates.

What depth and difficulty level is Cocoa Corner?

Specific depth ranges and difficulty ratings aren't documented in current data. Contact local dive operators or review community videos to understand the site's requirements and ensure it matches your experience level.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations are documented at Cocoa Corner, reflecting typical Maldivian reef biodiversity. Community videos provide visual evidence of encounters. Specific species lists and sighting frequency vary, so check recent submissions for current wildlife activity.

Do I need permits or have access restrictions?

Cocoa Corner is outside marine protected areas, but the Maldives has entry and diving regulations. Confirm current visa, resort dive permissions, and any local guidelines with your accommodation or dive operator before traveling.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Maafushi Scuba

3.7 km
4.9 (168 reviews) open now
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 43+ times this month
Teléfono: +960 910-9622
Horario: Friday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Maldives Dive Site | Coco Corner | South Male Atoll

Brian Davies Scuba
💬 3 top comments
  • Cracking shot of then shrimp and distinct colours of the small bits of coral (or whatever) surrounding it. 👌

    @williampoulton3572 · 👍 1
  • I've never seen that species of moray. What is it called?

    @stevemichel801 · 👍 1
  • Is diving instruments included in the package or do we have to pay additional charges in liveaboard ecoblue?

    @kalyanis7436 · 👍 1

Maldives Diving | Top 5 Dive Sites | Kooddoo to Male | April 2021

Brian Davies Scuba
💬 3 top comments
  • looks like you had fun

    @diversdown2116 · 👍 0
  • Wow!!!! Very nice shot😍😍

    @alexsalboro9 · 👍 0
  • oh thats a lot og pagi

    @RhebheczQBLIFE · 👍 0

Maldives 2021 Cocoa Corner - drift dive 001

Yuri Meshalkin
wind peaks May-Oct-Jul, calmest Nov-Apr-Mar, dry Jan-Jun.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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