HP Reef Dive Site

Dive Site: HP Reef (Protected Marine Area)
Type of Dive Site: Thila (Pinnacle)
Location: North Male Atoll, Himmafushi Channel
Best Time to Dive: All year round
GPS Position: 04.18850, 073.34690
Depth Range: 5m – 30m
Coral Growth: Excellent
Features: Spectacular reef formations along the entire length of the reef on the southern side, filled with outcrops of reef, caves and crevices
Fish Life: Abundant
Experience Level: Novice

Diving Hints and Currents:

If you were asked to choose the best dive site between HP Reef and Nassimo Thila, the wise thing to do would be vote for both and rank them both equally as they are two of the most spectacular sites in the Maldives. Both HP Reef and display excellent soft coral growth and an abundant fish life. The best diving at HP Reef is found on the southern side of the reef and when the current is flowing into the Atoll (East to West). During mild current, you should swim slowly, while observing the coral blocks, caves and overhangs. The coral blocks and the caves at HP Reef are filled with multicolored soft coral and you should keep your eyes open for the many invertebrates, including nudibranchs, leaf fish and many more. Eagle Rays, schooling Silver Jacks and Batfish are common at HP Reef.  Strong currents are sometimes found at this site and a surface balloon is necessary.