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Velidhu Hausriff

3.5 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 especies 22 colaboradores

Velidhu Hausriff is a house reef dive in the Maldives offering year-round access to coral and marine life in a non-protected area.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Temp. del agua
26–30°C
Shore entryBleachingRiskFamily-friendlyBeginner

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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Temp. del agua
26–30 °C
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Mantarraya, Pulpo, Tiburón de arrecife

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
9 kn
Olas
1.16 m
Agua
29.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (45%)
Now: W (271°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.67m

Hoy: Alta 05:00 (+0.55m), Baja 09:00 (+0.42m)

+0.7 m+0.1 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.55m ▼ 09:00 · +0.42m ▲ 14:00 · +0.51m ▼ 22:00 · +0.06m Ahora +0.2m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV9.25 · very high Aire PM2.55 · good 05:58 18:06
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 11.2 1.2 9 0mm
09-20 16.5 1.2 9 11mm
09-21 14.1 1.14 9 4mm
09-22 13.9 1.12 9 4mm
09-23 13.9 1.1 8 0mm
09-24 18.1 1.3 9 7mm
09-25 15.5 1.3 8 13mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions
DHW: 1.4°C-weeks · NOAA Coral Reef Watch
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (26–30°C)

About this spot

Velidhu Hausriff sits on the house reef adjacent to Velidhoo island in the Maldives. This spot provides convenient access directly from the island, making it ideal for divers seeking a straightforward reef experience without boat logistics. The reef hosts diverse coral formations and marine species typical of Maldivian atolls. The site remains accessible throughout the year, though water conditions vary seasonally. Divers can expect to encounter the reef's resident fish populations and invertebrates during standard dives. The area falls outside a Marine Protected Area, so check local regulations before diving. Coral health in this region warrants monitoring; bleaching events have affected Maldivian reefs in recent years. Current observations document 12 species on record here, and community dive videos offer insight into conditions and marine life encounters. This house reef suits divers comfortable with independent navigation and familiar with reef environments.

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Mejores meses

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

Vida marina

MantarrayaPulpoTiburón de arrecife

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
  • 🤿 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 · 48%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit rashguard / 1mm shorty
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 8554km · ~1967kg · €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

What's the best time to dive Velidhu Hausriff?

Velidhu Hausriff is diveable year-round. Conditions vary by season; check current weather and water patterns before planning your trip.

What marine life should I expect?

Twelve species have been recorded at this site. The reef hosts typical Maldivian fauna including reef fish, invertebrates, and coral-dependent species. Community videos show recent sightings.

Do I need permits or certifications?

Velidhu Hausriff is not within a Marine Protected Area. Follow local regulations and standard diving practices. Consult local dive operators or island authorities for current requirements.

How do I access the dive site?

This is a house reef dive accessed directly from Velidhoo island. Entry typically requires minimal boat time or shore access. Confirm logistics with local operators.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Velidhu Hausriff

0 km
Centro de buceo

Dive Club

5.5 km
Centro de buceo

Dive Ukulhas

5.6 km
4.9 (242 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Booked 38+ times this month
Teléfono: +960 781-8877
Horario: Saturday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Atoll Dives

5.6 km
4.6 (18 reviews) open now
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +960 798-7861
Horario: Saturday: Open 24 hours

Drop Dive Maldives

5.6 km
Centro de buceo

Murakabay Dive Center

5.6 km
4.9 (432 reviews) open now
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 28+ times this month
Teléfono: +960 966-2299
Horario: Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

14 registros · 11 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Nebrius ferrugineus

Elasmobranchii · Ginglymostomatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
19 feb 2025
×2registros

Fromia nodosa

Asteroidea · Goniasteridae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 feb 2025
×1registros

Phyllidia alyta

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
30 ene 2025
×1registros

Mauritia scurra

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 ene 2025
×1registros

Lyncina lynx

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 ene 2025
×1registros

Fungia fungites

Anthozoa · Fungiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
18 ene 2025
×2registros

Carcharhinus melanopterus

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
18 ene 2025
×2registros

Amphiophiura trifolium

Ophiuroidea · Ophiopyrgidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1934
×1registros
Profundidad:
2727 m

Ophioplinthus abyssorum

Ophiuroidea · Ophiopyrgidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1934
×1registros
Profundidad:
2727 m

Ophioplinthus glypta

Ophiuroidea · Ophiopyrgidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1934
×1registros
Profundidad:
2727 m

Ophiuroglypha irrorata irrorata

Ophiuroidea · Ophiopyrgidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 1934
×1registros
Profundidad:
2727 m

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.

Scuba Diving at Velidhu Island, North Ari Atoll, Maldives, Jun 2017 (4K)

MeikiZ - TechChannel

Velidhu Island Resort Maldives - Euro-Divers Maldives

Euro-Divers Worldwide

Malediven 2016 Velidhu Maldives

Jot Bernard
💬 3 top comments
  • Lovely video, thanks for sharing. Looks another beautiful island. We've dived with the nurse sharks at Alimatha but didn't know they came here too.

    @michaelmuir4548 · 👍 0
  • incredible scene and video quality! so nice! how is the house reef nearby velidhu?

    @breadppl · 👍 0
  • which camera did you use for underwater videos? very nice quality!

    @JensT4 · 👍 0
wind peaks May-Oct-Jul, calmest Nov-Apr-Mar, dry Jan-Jun, water 26-30°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: Sep (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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