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Vaageli Faru Süd

3.5 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 especies 29 colaboradores

Vaageli Faru Süd is a productive reef in Kaafu Atoll with year-round diving and documented marine life observations.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Temp. del agua
26–31°C
BleachingRiskPhotoFriendlyShore entry

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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Temp. del agua
26–31 °C
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tiburón de arrecife

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
10.1 kn
Olas
0.66 m
Agua
29.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (46%)
Now: W (268°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.66m

Próxima: Alta a las 05:00 (+0.55m)

+0.8 m+0.1 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.55m ▼ 10:00 · +0.37m ▲ 15:00 · +0.5m ▼ 22:00 · +0.12m
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 11.9 0.76 9 0mm
09-20 14.6 0.86 9 7mm
09-21 13.6 0.92 9 5mm
09-22 13.9 0.86 9 3mm
09-23 13.5 0.94 7 1mm
09-24 18 1.02 8 11mm
09-25 15.6 1 8 9mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 1.8°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (26–31°C)

About this spot

Vaageli Faru Süd sits in Kaafu Atoll, the most accessible diving region in the Maldives. The site offers consistent diving conditions throughout the year, making it reliable for both seasonal and independent divers. The reef structure here supports varied marine ecosystems typical of central atoll systems. Divers can explore reef features with opportunities to encounter pelagic and reef-associated species. Twelve documented species observations provide baseline data on what you're likely to see. The site remains outside protected marine areas, keeping access straightforward for dive operators and independent groups. Coral bleaching is a monitoring concern in this region, as it is across the Maldives. Check current conditions before booking, especially during warmer months. Community videos from the site offer real footage of conditions and wildlife encounters, useful for planning your dive profile.

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Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Vida marina

Tiburón de arrecife

Tipos de buceo

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Esenciales del viaje

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

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🤿 Pack: rashguard / 1mm shorty
  • 📜 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%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit rashguard / 1mm shorty
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 8617km · ~1982kg · €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

What's the best time to dive Vaageli Faru Süd?

Year-round diving is possible at this site. Conditions remain consistent throughout the seasons, though you should verify current coral and weather status with local dive operators before your trip.

What marine life is found here?

Twelve documented species observations exist for the site, representing the reef's biodiversity. Check community videos and local operator reports for current sightings and seasonal patterns.

Do I need permits to dive Vaageli Faru Süd?

Vaageli Faru Süd is not inside a marine protected area, so access is open. Standard Maldives entry requirements and dive operator credentials apply.

Is the reef healthy?

Coral bleaching is being monitored in Kaafu Atoll. Current reef status should be confirmed with local operators or recent dive reports before you book your visit.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Vaageli Faru Süd

0 km
Centro de buceo

Vaageli Faru Nord

0.2 km
Centro de buceo

Vaageli Faru

0.4 km
Centro de buceo

Vaageli Faru Tila

0.5 km
Centro de buceo

Vaageli Corner

0.7 km
Centro de buceo

Vaageli Tila

1.1 km
Centro de buceo

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Maldives Deep South Diving 4k

surgeonfish1
💬 3 top comments
  • wow so many "double features" - Manta & Reefshark, Tuna & Eagleray, greys & Turtle - AMAZING!!!!

    @commanderkrieger · 👍 11
  • Wenn ich solche wundervollen Aufnahmen sehe, kann ich es kaum mit Worten beschreiben, wie faszinierend und fesselnd ich da davor Sitze um mir dieses anzuschauen. Es ist einfach wunderwunderschön und atemberaubend. Diese Leute, die das über eine so lange Zeit, mit unter Jahre filmen, ist einfach mit Geld nicht zu bezahlen. Wir können diesen Leuten nur unseren größten Respekt und Dank aussprechen,

    @frieda2957 · 👍 3
  • What an amazing clip of the whale shark feeding near the surface

    @markwebster9517 · 👍 7

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wind peaks May-Oct-Aug, calmest Nov-Apr-Mar, dry Jan-Jun, water 26-31°C.

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 (80/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

Spots cercanos

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Vaageli Faru Nord

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Vaageli Faru

Vaageli Faru is a year-round dive destination in Kaafu Atoll offering coral gardens and reef life. Monitor conditions due to bleaching watch status.

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Vaageli Faru Tila

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