Fotteyo Kandu

A dramatic Vaavu channel with overhangs, soft coral and blue-water edges that rewards careful current and depth planning.

Plan Your Dive Marine life here

DifficultyAdvanced

Depth12–35 m

CurrentModerate to strong

Best seasonJan–Apr

Site overview

About Fotteyo Kandu

Fotteyo combines a channel entrance, reef wall and overhangs. Its reputation does not replace a live tide assessment: guides select the entry, depth and sheltered line for the group on the day.

Soft-coral overhangs
Channel and outer-wall options
Strong reef dive even without pelagics

Conditions

Plan the profile around the day

Water27–30 °C

Visibility18–35 m typical

CurrentModerate to strong

Dive typesChannel dive · Wall dive

Marine-life context

Species commonly associated with this site

Grey reef sharksEagle raysTunaSoft-coral reef life

These are typical or possible encounters, not guaranteed sightings.

Safety

Tips for diving Fotteyo Kandu

01Avoid penetrating overhangs beyond direct open-water access.

02Watch depth closely along the wall and remain with the guide.

03Do not grab soft coral or living reef in current.