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Lighthouse Channel

Nilandhoo, Faafu

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Dive briefing

Overview

Lighthouse Channel sits in Faafu Atoll as a classic Maldivian channel profile — turquoise shallows giving way to indigo drop-offs. Expect reef fish, surgeonfish, wrasses, with conditions that reward a careful current check before you roll in.

GPS: 3.26937°N, 73.00978°E.

Marine Life

reef fishsurgeonfishwrassesgrey reef sharkseagle raystrevallytuna

Depth

218m

Visibility

20–40m

Current

strong

Best Season

Northeast monsoon (Dec–Mar)

Difficulty

Intermediate

Entry

Shore

Tags

ReefChannelDriftHouse ReefBeginners

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