Kuda Funafaru West
Dive Club Noku - Noonu Atoll
About this Dive Site
Kuda Funafaru West – Dive Site Overview
Location
Kuda Funafaru West is located in Noonu Atoll, Maldives, west of Kuda Funafaru Island (Noku Maldives). The site offers easy access from shore with marker buoys for convenient entry and exit.
Dive Site Type
Sloping reef dive with numerous overhangs and sheltered sections
Ideal for reef exploration with minimal current
Depth & Topography
Slopes from 5 meters at the reef top to 30 meters
Features overhangs, crevices, and sandy patches providing habitats for diverse marine life
Diving Conditions
Generally sheltered with weak currents, making it beginner-friendly
Best time to cross the reef is during high tide
Water temperatures typically range from 26°C–30°C (80°F–86°F)
Visibility is generally good, typical for sheltered atoll reefs
Marine Life
Reef Life: Turtles, stingrays, lobsters, lionfish, groupers, moray eels
Pelagics & Hunting Fish: Trevally and other predatory reef fish
Coral & Macro Life: Explore overhangs for hidden critters and reef dwellers
Recommended Experience Level
Suitable for beginners to advanced divers
Sheltered conditions allow easy reef exploration with minimal drift
Diver Tips
Look for white marker buoys for the easiest entry and exit
Check with the dive center for optimal tide conditions
Explore overhangs and crevices to spot hidden marine life
Highlights
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Dive Type: Sloping reef with overhangs and sheltered sections
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Depth Range: 5 meters at the reef top to 30 meters at the base
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Currents: Weak to mild, beginner-friendly conditions
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Marine Life: Turtles, stingrays, lobsters, lionfish, groupers, moray eels, trevally
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Topography: Overhangs, crevices, and sandy patches providing habitats for diverse marine life
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Experience Level: Suitable for beginners to advanced divers
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Entry/Exit: Easy access from shore with white marker buoys
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Best Season: December–May for calm conditions and good visibility
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Tips: Explore overhangs and crevices for hidden critters; check tide for optimal reef crossing
Dive Site Information
- Reef Type
- Reef
- Experience
- Beginner
- Depth
- 5m - 30m
- Visibility
- 5
- Current
- Mild
- Best Season
- December to May
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