Maldives — South Ari Atoll · boat
Broken Rock
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Maldives — South Ari Atoll
3.60000°N, 72.90000°E
South Ari rock split by a diagonal canyon that divers swim through, lined with soft corals, fans and sponges.
- Depth
- 10–30 m
- Vis
- 15–25 m
- Current
- moderate
- Health
- Unscored
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- Geo (surface approx.)
- 3.60000°N, 72.90000°E
- Entry / access
- boat
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Approximate position from published sources.
The site is named for the large rock at its centre, split into a canyon that makes the dive's highlight swim-through. Soft coral, gorgonians and sponges cover the walls, and a nearby formation holds snapper and barracuda. Whale sharks occasionally pass in May and November.
Open Water with good buoyancy; SMB required
- Best season
- Year-round
- Last reviewed
- 20 Oct 2026 by editorial
Hazards
- medium · No shallow reef for a safety stop — open-water ascent with SMB
Marine life
Typical: napoleon wrasse, sea turtle, moray eel, bluestripe snapper, barracuda, whale shark
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Questions people search
How deep is Broken Rock?
10–30 m.
Is Broken Rock suitable for beginners?
intermediate — Open Water with good buoyancy; SMB required
Sources
- 25 Best Dive Sites in Maldives 2026 · aMaldives
Supports: depth, current, level, bestSeason, marineLife
- Ari Atoll Diving, Central Atolls - Maldives · Dive The World
Supports: depth, current, marineLife, hazards
- Diving in the Maldives · Wikipedia
Supports: notes
Where sources disagree
Depth 10–30 m (aMaldives) vs top ~12 m and base ~25 m (Dive The World).
Related sites
Other intermediate plates in Maldives — South Ari Atoll.
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