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Rasgefanno

3.5 — based on 17 community signals
4.2 12 especies 18 colaboradores

Rasgefanno is a year-round dive spot near Fuvahmulah in the Maldives, known for healthy coral and diverse marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tiburón tigre

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
4 kn
Olas
2.14 m
Agua
29.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SSE (34%)
Now: SW (231°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.92m

Hoy: Alta 05:00 (+0.52m), Baja 11:00 (+0.33m)

+0.9 m0 m-0.0 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.52m ▼ 11:00 · +0.33m ▲ 16:00 · +0.49m ▼ 23:00 · +0.2m Ahora +0.4m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.2 · very high Aire PM2.53 · good 05:57 18:03
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 7.9 2.28 9 4mm
09-20 10.7 1.86 9 2mm
09-21 7.9 1.68 9 1mm
09-22 7 1.4 8 1mm
09-23 11.4 1.26 9 0mm
09-24 12.6 1.52 9 2mm
09-25 10.1 1.52 10 5mm

About this spot

Rasgefanno sits near Fuvahmulah, an inhabited island in Gnaviyani Atoll in the southern Maldives. This dive spot offers year-round access and benefits from coral conditions showing no stress signs, making it a reliable choice for divers seeking healthy reef ecosystems. The site has documented marine life observations across 12 recorded species, giving divers a sense of what to expect underwater. Community members have contributed three videos from the spot, providing real footage of conditions and marine encounters. The location is outside a marine protected area, so access rules follow standard Maldives diving regulations. Rasgefanno works well for divers of various skill levels planning trips to the southern atolls. Since it's accessible year-round, you can plan dives around your schedule rather than chasing seasonal windows. The healthy coral status suggests you'll see vibrant reef life and intact structures during your visit. Plan to dive with a local operator familiar with the Fuvahmulah area. Bring standard reef dive gear and ensure your certifications are current. Check with your operator about specific entry points, current conditions, and any site-specific guidelines before your dive.

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Mejores meses

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Vida marina

Tiburón tigre

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeBarco

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 · 49%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 8932km · ~2054kg · €37

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 Rasgefanno?

Rasgefanno is diveable year-round, so you can plan your trip based on your schedule rather than seasonal constraints. The Maldives has consistent conditions throughout the year, though some divers prefer specific months for weather or swell reasons.

What marine life will I see?

The site has 12 documented species observations. Exactly which species you'll encounter depends on your dive timing and conditions. Watch the three community videos available to get a sense of what divers have seen at Rasgefanno.

Is the coral healthy here?

Yes. Rasgefanno's coral shows no stress signs, indicating a healthy reef ecosystem. This is a positive indicator for both marine life diversity and visual appeal underwater.

Do I need special permits to dive here?

Rasgefanno is outside a marine protected area, so it follows standard Maldives diving access rules. Book with a local operator near Fuvahmulah who will handle any required registrations and safety briefings.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Fuvahmulah Scuba Club

0.8 km
4.9 (101 reviews) open now
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 33+ times this month
Teléfono: +960 790-9494
Horario: Saturday: Open 24 hours

Olige

1.4 km
4.9 (296 reviews) open now
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 29+ times this month
Teléfono: +960 778-8130
Horario: Saturday: Open 24 hours

Shark Heaven Fuvahmulah

2.2 km
5.0 (8 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +960 775-7070
Horario: Saturday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Dive point

2.2 km
Centro de buceo

Fuvahmulahdive Dive Maldives

2.4 km
4.7 (165 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 32+ times this month
Teléfono: +960 761-0676
Horario: Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pelagic Divers Fuvahmulah

2.4 km
4.9 (259 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 31+ times this month
Teléfono: +960 790-0966
Horario: Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

29 registros · 28 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Aglaura

Hydrozoa · Rhopalonematidae
OBIS
Última observación:
15 abr 2010
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–63 m

Oikopleuridae

Appendicularia · Oikopleuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
15 abr 2010
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–59 m

Euphausia

Malacostraca · Euphausiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
15 abr 2010
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–59 m

Euphausiacea

Malacostraca
OBIS
Última observación:
15 abr 2010
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–63 m

Ancylomenes holthuisi

Malacostraca · Palaemonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 jul 1969
×2registros

Conus lividus

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

Monetaria caputserpentis

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 abr 1964
×1registros

Amphipoda

Malacostraca
OBIS
Última observación:
23 ago 1963
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–200 m

Fennera chacei

Malacostraca · Palaemonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1951
×1registros

Alpheus pareuchirus

Malacostraca · Alpheidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1905
×1registros

Pseudoliomera variolosa

Malacostraca · Xanthidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 jul 1902
×1registros

Holothuria (Platyperona) difficilis

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1868
×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

YouTube videos — click to play.

Rasgefanno, Fuvahmulah

Outdoor and Travel

Fuvahmulah Maldives Diving 2024

Henry Tan
💬 2 top comments
  • Love it! 🥰

    @miltyap5600 · 👍 1
  • any reason why only 2 dives on the second to last day and lnly 1 dive on the last? I'm preparing to go but thinking for how long I should go..

    @TM66202 · 👍 0

Fuvahmulah, Maldives - a unique scuba diving experience || tiger sharks & tresher sharks

Roni Schuetz
💬 3 top comments
  • Hello. Late comment...Really like the footage, but I probably would pee in my wetsuit that close to Tigers 😂 We have been on four Diving Trips to the Maldives so far, but never to this location. Was this an organized, guided Shark Dive

    @jensjensen7462 · 👍 4
  • nice video, thank you for sharing

    @PattayaDiveCentre01 · 👍 1
  • Amazing

    @Binapaninaik-k6w · 👍 0
wind peaks Oct-Nov-May, calmest Apr-Jun-Mar, dry Jan-Nov.

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: Mar (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (38/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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