Dheefuram Faru
Dive Club Noku - Noonu Atoll
About this Dive Site
Dheefuram Faru – Dive Site Overview
Location
Dheefuram Faru is located in Noonu Atoll, on the outer reef of an uninhabited island, north of Kuda Funafaru, Maldives.
Dive Site Type
This site is a submerged pinnacle reef (locally known as a thila or faru), offering dynamic underwater topography and rich marine biodiversity.
Depth & Topography
• Reef top starts at approximately 5 meters
• Slopes down to a sandy bottom around 20 meters or deeper
• Features coral-covered walls and overhangs that attract marine life
Diving Conditions
• Best experienced during moderate to strong currents, which bring increased pelagic activity
• Calm current conditions make the site suitable for all certification levels
• Water temperature typically ranges between 26°C–30°C (80°F–86°F)
• Visibility is generally good to excellent, often exceeding 25 meters, especially during the dry season (December to May)
Marine Life
The site is well known for large schools of reef fish and offers opportunities to encounter larger pelagic species, especially when currents are present.
Recommended Experience Level
• Intermediate to advanced divers during strong currents
• All levels during calm conditions
Highlights
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Submerged pinnacle reef (thila/faru) with dramatic underwater structure
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Shallow reef top starting around 5 meters, ideal for extended bottom time
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Sloping walls down to 20 meters and deeper
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Large schools of reef fish throughout the site
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Chance to encounter pelagic species, especially during current
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Best dived with current, bringing increased marine activity
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Suitable for all diver levels in calm conditions
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Warm tropical waters year-round
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Excellent visibility, often over 25 meters in the dry season
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Located in Noonu Atoll, on the reef of an uninhabited island
Dive Site Information
- Reef Type
- Thila
- Experience
- Advanced
- Depth
- 5m - 30m
- Visibility
- 5
- Current
- Moderate
- Best Season
- May to December
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