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house reef

3.6 — based on 18 community signals
4.2 12 especies 22 colaboradores

House reef at Eriyadhoo offers year-round diving with easy access from shore. Watch coral health and explore 12 documented marine species.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBleachingRiskPhotoFriendly

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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Vida marina
Pulpo, Mantarraya

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
10.8 kn
Olas
0.7 m
Agua
29.4°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (51%)
Now: WNW (283°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.64m

Próxima: Alta a las 05:00 (+0.54m)

+0.8 m+0.1 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.54m ▼ 10:00 · +0.36m ▲ 15:00 · +0.5m ▼ 22:00 · +0.11m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.25 · very high Aire PM2.54 · good 05:56 18:04
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 12.9 0.76 9 2mm
09-20 14.1 0.86 9 15mm
09-21 15.2 0.96 9 5mm
09-22 14.1 0.96 9 3mm
09-23 14.5 0.96 5 1mm
09-24 17.1 1.34 8 2mm
09-25 16.7 1.32 8 7mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 1.3°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch

About this spot

Eriyadhoo's house reef sits in Kaafu Atoll and delivers reliable diving conditions throughout the year. The reef starts at the island's edge, making it ideal for divers who want to skip the boat ride. You'll find 12 recorded marine species in the area, from reef fish to larger pelagics depending on the season and tidal flow. The reef structure supports healthy coral gardens and sandy channels. Visibility and depth vary with weather and tide, so check conditions before entering. The spot sits outside a marine protected area, but coral bleaching remains a concern in the Maldives—monitor local reports before you go. Access is straightforward: stay on the island or nearby resort and enter from the shore. The reef is popular with both new and experienced divers. Three community videos document the dive, offering a preview of what to expect. Bring a reef guide or local knowledge to identify the 12 known species and find the best swim-throughs and channels.

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Vida marina

PulpoMantarraya

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeCosta

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 ↔ 8576km · ~1972kg · €35

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 Eriyadhoo house reef?

Year-round diving is possible at Eriyadhoo. The Maldives experiences two monsoon seasons—the southwest (May–October) and northeast (November–April)—but house reefs remain accessible from shore in most conditions. Check local weather and sea state before entry.

What depth and difficulty level should I expect?

Depth and difficulty data are not specified for this reef. Consult your resort dive center or a local guide for current conditions, depths, and recommendations based on your certification level.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been documented at Eriyadhoo house reef. Expect reef fish, invertebrates, and occasional larger species. Community videos show the typical encounters. Species composition changes with season and tidal phase.

Do I need permits or special access?

The house reef is not inside a marine protected area, so standard access applies. Most island resorts allow guests to dive their house reef. Verify with your accommodation and bring proof of certification. Follow local guidelines and respect coral.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Dive Ocean

5.3 km
5.0 (23 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 33+ times this month
Teléfono: +960 924-7104
Horario: Friday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:30 – 6:00 PM

Feena by Diverland (Diving School)

7.9 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

29 registros · 26 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Aetobatus ocellatus

Elasmobranchii · Myliobatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
22 ene 2026
×2registros

Carcharhinus melanopterus

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
19 ene 2026
×1registros

Pearsonothuria graeffei

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
GBIF
Última observación:
10 ene 2026
×1registros

Cavoliniidae

Gastropoda · Cavoliniidae
OBIS
Última observación:
5 abr 2010
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–41 m

Creseidae

Gastropoda · Creseidae
OBIS
Última observación:
5 abr 2010
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–41 m

Creseis acicula

Gastropoda · Creseidae
OBIS
Última observación:
5 abr 2010
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–41 m

Siphonophorae

Hydrozoa
OBIS
Última observación:
5 abr 2010
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–41 m

Appendicularia

Appendicularia
OBIS
Última observación:
5 abr 2010
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–41 m

Goniobranchus geometricus

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Última observación:
10 mar 1991
×1registros

Pyura

Ascidiacea · Pyuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
5 nov 1964
×1registros
Profundidad:
18 m

Conus gubernator

Gastropoda · Conidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 jul 1964
×1registros

Semelangulus tenuiliratus

Bivalvia · Tellinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
22 mar 1964
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

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Scuba Diving Baros House Reef in the Maldives

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SNORKELING IN THE MALDIVES 2022 🐠🦈 The 3 Best Resorts with INSANE House Reefs to Snorkel (4K UHD)

Dreamy Travels
💬 3 top comments
  • 📧 Contact us on theresortscollection.com/contact to organize a personalized trip to the Maldives

    @dreamytravels1 · 👍 1
  • Thanks for this interesting information!! Great video

    @Snorkellovers · 👍 0
  • The resort with the best house reef is ellaidhoo by cinnamon

    @Corleone1995 · 👍 2

Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon House Reef Diving 4K60p

U’z works official / ユーズワークス公式
💬 3 top comments
  • You were really lucky with the visibility. We’re usually there between July and August, and depending on how strong the current is, it stirs up so much sediment at the house reef that you usually only have 5–6 meters of visibility, and everything looks brown instead of blue. It’s only better at greater depths on the house reef. However, the current will then carry you from the dive center to buoy

    @gaensemarsch · 👍 0
  • Tell us about your camera gear? Video editing by?.

    @khaledal-habib777 · 👍 0
  • When was this filmed?

    @magnushaldoficial · 👍 0
wind peaks May-Jul-Oct, 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)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Aug (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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Entrence 155 Maldives Buceo
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Entrence 155

Entrance 155 is a year-round dive site near Eriyadhoo island in Maldives' Kaafu Atoll, offering consistent access with documented marine life.

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Entrence base Maldives Buceo
🇲🇻 Maldives

Entrence base

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Principiante 25m Ene·Feb·Mar+
Entrence 128 Maldives Buceo
🇲🇻 Maldives

Entrence 128

Entrance 128 is a year-round dive site near Eriyadhoo island in Kaafu Atoll, Maldives, with documented species observations and community video evidence.

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