Maafilaa
Naifaru, Lhaviyani Atoll Faadhippolhu, Maldives
Max depth25 m
LevelEstimated: Intermediate and up
Water bodyLaccadive Sea
Water temp28–30°C
Estimated from climate dataYear-round
About this site
Maafilaa is a pinnacle and reef dive site near Naifaru, Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives, in the Laccadive Sea. It has a maximum depth of about 25 m. Marine life recorded within about 5 km (OBIS/GBIF) includes reef sharks, octopus, nudibranchs. Typical surface water temperature ranges from about 28 to 30 °C over the year.
Conditions by month
BestGoodMixedOctoberBest
Typically one of the best months here.
Marine life
Recorded nearby
Blacktip Reef SharkCarcharhinus melanopterus
Small Giant ClamTridacna maxima
GreenfishStichopus chloronotus
Stage CowrieMauritia histrio
Surf RedfishActinopyga mauritiana
White Thread FishHolothuria leucospilota- Axilspot HogfishBodianus axillaris
Bicolor BlennyEcsenius bicolor
Nearby sites
- 1Lhoni Kandu2.7 km
- 2Madi Rock4.8 km
- 3Miyaruvani Thila4.9 km
- 4Vavvaru Kandu4.9 km
- 5Hani Kandu4.9 km
- 6Naifaru House Reef7.1 km
Straight-line distances.
Sources: Species occurrences: OBIS (CC BY 4.0), GBIF.org