Maldives — Rasdhoo Atoll · boat
Hammerhead Point
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Madivaru
4.27000°N, 73.00000°E
Dawn blue-water dive off Rasdhoo's outer wall for scalloped hammerheads rising from the deep.
- Depth
- 25–40 m
- Vis
- 15–25 m
- Current
- strong
- Health
- Unscored
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- Geo (surface approx.)
- 4.27000°N, 73.00000°E
- Entry / access
- boat
- Difficulty
- advanced
Approximate position from published sources.
Boats leave before sunrise so divers can hang off the outer wall at 25 m or deeper and watch for hammerheads coming up from the deep. It is an exposed, current-swept dive with little reef to hold on to, and sightings are never guaranteed.
Advanced Open Water + deep experience
- Best season
- Dec–Apr
- Last reviewed
- 20 Oct 2026 by editorial
Hazards
- high · Strong current in open water
- medium · Deep blue-water dive
- low · Pre-dawn start; sightings not guaranteed
Marine life
Typical: scalloped hammerhead, grey reef shark, spotted eagle ray, dogtooth tuna
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Questions people search
How deep is Hammerhead Point?
25–40 m.
Is Hammerhead Point suitable for beginners?
advanced — Advanced Open Water + deep experience
Sources
- Hammerhead Point — Resortlife Maldives dive site guide · Resortlife Maldives
Supports: depth, current, level, bestSeason, marineLife
- 25 Best Dive Sites in Maldives 2026 · aMaldives
Supports: depth, current, level, bestSeason, marineLife
Where sources disagree
Resortlife rates it 'expert'; aMaldives 'advanced'. Max 40 m (Resortlife) vs 30+ m (aMaldives).
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