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Overview
Lions Head is a signature reef in Kaafu, shaped around blue water that can flip from calm to electric in one tide cycle. Depths typically range from about 8–28 m with 15–30m visibility when the monsoon is kind.
Best window: Year-round. Look for reef fish, surgeonfish, wrasses, trevally, tuna.
Diving it
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1. Entry
Reach the site by liveaboard or dive dhoni. Check wind, swell, and surface drift before committing — GPS marks the feature, not a guaranteed entry lane. Shallow sections can also shine for confident snorkellers on calm days.
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2. At depth
Work the most interesting terrain first (cleaning stations, channels edges, wreck structure, or the thila crown), then drift or fin along the contour. Stay aware of your depth relative to the beginner-level profile.
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3. Coming up
End with a standard safety stop around 5 m and fly an SMB so the boat can track you. Never surface in a busy channel without a marker.
Local tips
Difficulty sits at beginner with mild current potential. Mild flow is common; start upstream of the feature you came to see. Respect protected-area rules where marked, and give large animals space — never chase mantas or whale sharks.
Reef care
Keep fins off the coral, secure gauges, and avoid stirring sand near cleaning stations. Pack out everything you bring; the atoll’s beauty is the product.
Marine life
- reef fish
- surgeonfish
- wrasses
- trevally
- tuna
More in Kaafu
Next sites in this atoll, in name order.
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