Kendhikulhudhoo Corner
Dive Club Noku - Noonu Atoll
About this Dive Site
Kendhikulhudhoo Corner – Dive Site Overview
Location
Kendhikulhudhoo Corner is located in Noonu Atoll, Maldives, near the island of Kendhikulhudhoo. While not widely publicized as a single named site, the surrounding waters offer rich, largely unexplored diving opportunities.
Dive Site Type
• Drift dives along atoll channels (kandus) and submerged pinnacles (thilas)
• Features walls, overhangs, sandy bottoms, and vibrant coral gardens
Depth & Topography
• Depth varies depending on the channel or pinnacle explored, typically from 5 meters at the reef top to 25–30 meters or deeper
• Includes sloping walls, sandy bottoms with garden eels, and coral-covered overhangs
Diving Conditions
• Currents can range from mild to strong, attracting larger marine life
• Suitable for drift diving, requiring divers to be comfortable with moderate currents
• Recommended for Advanced Open Water divers or equivalent due to potential depths and currents
• Water temperature typically ranges from 26°C–30°C (80°F–86°F)
• Visibility is generally good to excellent, typical of Noonu Atoll waters
Marine Life
• Reef Fish: Groupers, Bannerfish, Lionfish, Big-eye Trevally
• Pelagics & Large Species: Grey reef sharks, stingrays, Napoleon wrasse, turtles
• Occasional Sightings: Manta rays or whale sharks depending on season
• Coral & Macro Life: Vibrant hard and soft corals, nudibranchs, and other small reef dwellers
Recommended Experience Level
• Advanced Open Water or higher due to currents and variable depths
• Great for drift dive enthusiasts and divers looking to explore relatively untouched reefs
Highlights
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Dive Type: Drift dives along channels (kandus) and submerged pinnacles (thilas)
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Depth Range: Reef top at ~5 meters, sloping down to 25–30 meters or deeper
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Topography: Walls, overhangs, sandy bottoms, and vibrant coral gardens
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Marine Life: Grey reef sharks, stingrays, Napoleon wrasse, turtles, big schools of reef fish (groupers, bannerfish, lionfish)
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Pelagic Opportunities: Potential sightings of manta rays and whale sharks depending on season
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Coral & Macro Life: Hard and soft corals, garden eels, nudibranchs, and other reef creatures
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Diver Level: Advanced Open Water or higher recommended
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Currents: Medium to strong, making it ideal for drift diving
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Best Season: December–May for visibility; May–November for pelagic encounters
Dive Site Information
- Reef Type
- Pinnacle
- Experience
- Advanced
- Depth
- 5m - 30m
- Visibility
- 5
- Current
- Strong
- Best Season
- December to May
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