Dive Site · north male atoll
HP Reef
Also known as: Girifushi Thila, Rainbow Reef
- Level
- Intermediate–Advanced
- Current
- Moderate–Strong
- Best Season
- Year‑round; best vis Dec–Apr
- Features
- Cave
- Protection
- MPA (North Malé)
Feature Creatures
Grey reef sharks Eagle rays Dogtooth tuna Giant trevally Barracuda Napoleon wrasse Green & hawksbill turtles Snappers & fusiliers Batfish Moray eels
Site Description
A cave-bearing intermediate-to-advanced site with moderate to strong currents hosts grey reef sharks, eagle rays, dogtooth tuna, giant trevally, and barracuda. Napoleon wrasse, green and hawksbill turtles, snappers, fusiliers, batfish, and moray eels add depth. Visibility peaks December to April.
Notes
Marine Protected Area; negative entries in strong current. Coordinates approximate—anchored to nearest island/reef; verify locally.
