Maafaru Wreck
Dive Club Noku - Noonu Atoll
About this Dive Site
Maafaru Wreck – Dive Site Overview
Location
Maafaru Wreck is located near Maafaru Island in Noonu Atoll, Maldives, accessible via a short boat ride from the island.
Dive Site Type
Shipwreck dive combined with nearby reef and sandy bottom areas
Offers a mix of wreck exploration, coral gardens, and macro diving opportunities
Depth & Topography
Wreck top: 5 meters
Wreck bottom: 13 meters
Surroundings: Sandy bottom with reef patches and healthy coral formations
Diving Conditions
Shallow and easily accessible, making it ideal for beginners
Calm waters typical of sheltered atoll areas
Visibility is generally good, with typical Maldivian water temperatures 26°C–30°C (80°F–86°F)
Marine Life
On the Wreck: Glassfish, shrimps, moray eels, batfish, gobies
Sandy Bottom: Stingrays, garden eels, shrimp/goby partnerships
Nearby Reef: Healthy hard and soft corals, leaf-fish, nudibranchs, anemones with anemonefish, triggerfish, turtles, and occasional large predators like Napoleon wrasse
Recommended Experience Level
Beginners: Perfect due to shallow depth and easy access
Macro Enthusiasts: Excellent opportunities to spot nudibranchs, shrimps, flatworms, and other small critters
All Divers: A mix of wreck exploration and vibrant reef diving
Highlights
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Dive Type: Shallow wreck with adjacent reef and sandy bottom
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Depth Range: 5–13 meters
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Topography: Wreck structure, sandy bottom, coral patches
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Marine Life: Glassfish, shrimps, moray eels, stingrays, garden eels, nudibranchs, turtles, Napoleon wrasse
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Currents: Generally calm and sheltered
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Experience Level: Beginner-friendly, excellent for macro enthusiasts
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Accessibility: Short boat ride, easy entry
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Best Season: December–May for optimal visibility and calm conditions
Dive Site Information
- Reef Type
- Wreck
- Experience
- Beginner
- Depth
- 5m - 13m
- Visibility
- 5
- Current
- Mild
- Best Season
- December to May
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